Understanding (and Explaining) How the Sun Works

Throughout 2024 we’ll all be focused on when and where your viewers might be able to witness the northern lights — and maybe whether a strong solar storm could impact Earth in negative ways. But why do solar storms happen? This review will provide some background about the Sun’s internal workings and what makes the solar activity so dynamic and unpredictable, including insights into its 11-year activity cycle, flares and sunspots, the enigmatic corona (atmosphere), and more.