Scientists report that the Sun has been free of sunspots for the first time since 1913 after a seven-month period in which only three sunspots were seen. Back in January a new sunspot appeared to introduce the new Solar Cycle Number 24.
Could a spotless Sun offset the human effects that are enhancing the warming of the planet? Other cycles with low sunspots have coincided with mini “ice ages” in the past. Could this be a part of our future as well?