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 ArticlesDay in Photos: Sea Rescue Drills in Italy, Elections in Burma, and Traditional Christmas SwimDec 26, 2025Day in Photos: Christmas Procession, Guinea’s Presidential Election, and Camel RaceDec 25, 20252025: The Year in PhotosDec 25, 2025Day in Photos: Christmas Meat Auction, Delegation Plane Crash, and California StormDec 24, 2025Related TopicsScienceSpace Astronomy