Sun spots occur in regular cycles of busy and quiet periods. The spots are indirectly responsible for magnetic storms that can affect communications. For about four years, we have had an exceptionally quiet period with low storm activity, but over the next few years things are now likely to get busier until the storms reach a peak.
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