NASA Detects Unusual Surge in Solar Activity — Beyond the Normal Cycle ☀️ NASA scientists have reported that the Sun’s activity is increasing in a way that defies its usual patterns. Ordinarily, the Sun follows an 11-year solar cycle, transitioning from quiet phases (solar minimum) to energetic peaks (solar maximum) before calming again. These cycles are measured through sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). However, recent data suggests that since around 2008, the Sun’s beh

The Webby Awards have nominated the entire solar system! Well, our interactive model of the planets is up for a People’s Choice award in the Apps, Mobile and Voice category. 🚀 Give it a try! See the current locations of the solar system’s planets and moons in 3D — as well as the spacecraft exploring them — using real NASA data: go.nasa.gov/2z2U700 ☑️If you like it, we could use your vote before May 7! wbby.co/mob12 You can see more of NASA’s 12 nominations in this year’s competition at go.nasa.