quietSun

The Quiet Sun is a term used in solar physics to describe the period of minimal solar activity, characterized by a low number of sunspots and a decrease in solar flares and coronal mass ejections. This phase is part of the Sun's 11-year solar cycle, which alternates between periods of high activity (solar maximum) and low activity (solar minimum). During the Quiet Sun, the Sun's magnetic field is less active, leading to a decrease in solar radiation and a reduction in the solar wind's intensity. This period is of particular interest to scientists studying space weather and its potential impacts on Earth's magnetosphere, ionosphere, and technological infrastructure. The Quiet Sun also provides a unique opportunity to study the Sun's baseline activity and its long-term behavior.