Solar Storms Rising

Synopsis

Solar forecasters predict the Sun will reach the peak of its eleven year cycle sometime in 2013. Meanwhile, after experiencing one of the least active solar minimums on record, the Sun is rising again. Highlights captured by NASA satellites include powerful X-class flares, flamboyant coronal mass ejections (CMEs), and swirling turbulence on the Sun's surface. A notable event is the 'magnificent CME' from August 2012, showcasing the dynamic nature of solar activity. Here, viewers can expect more exciting solar phenomena as the cycle progresses.