Is the Sun Entering a Quieter Period?Researchers have obtained data that show fading sunspots, a missing jetstream, and weakening magnetic activity near the sun’s poles may be signaling the start of a new period of reduced solar activity.SavePrintEpoch Times Staff6/14/2011|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesAmerica In Photos: Coast Guard Defends Base in California, State and Local Elections, and Museum SleepoverOct 26, 2025Day in Photos: Floods in Indonesia, Trump Travels to Malaysia, and Annual Carp Fishing SeasonOct 25, 2025Republican Jewish Coalition to Hold Annual Leadership Summit in Las VegasOct 25, 2025Day in Photos: Rebellion in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malaysian Grand Prix, and 20th International Rome Film FestivalOct 24, 2025Related TopicsScienceSpace Astronomy