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What is the difference between solar minimum and solar maximum

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In any specified solar cycle, the highest number of sunspots is referred to as "solar maximum." The lowest number is referred as "solar minimum."

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Around every 11 years, the sun passes through a solar cycle. The cycle is defined by increasing and decreasing sunspots— noticeable on a sun's surface as dark imperfections, or photosphere.

In any specified solar cycle, the highest number of sunspots is referred to as "solar maximum." The lowest number is referred as "solar minimum." The latest solar minimum was obtained in 2008

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