The Sun’s magnetic field undergoes a significant reversal approximately every 11 years, affecting space weather and Earth’s climate. This complex process, driven by the Sun’s dynamo mechanism, triggers fluctuations in solar activity, including flares and storms. Scientists are concerned about its impact on Earth’s magnetosphere, sunspot cycle, and heliosphere, which shields the solar system. Understanding these magnetic field reversals is crucial for predicting and mitigating their effects on our planet and beyond.The Sun’s poles are reversing after 11 years
The Sun’s magnetic field undergoes a significant reversal approximately every 11 years, affecting space weather and Earth’s climate. This complex process, driven by the Sun’s dynamo mechanism, triggers fluctuations in solar activity, including flares and storms. Scientists are concerned about its impact on Earth’s magnetosphere, sunspot cycle, and heliosphere, which shields the solar system. Understanding these magnetic field reversals is crucial for predicting and mitigating their effects on our planet and beyond.