May and June 2024 saw the highest sunspot numbers on the sun since 2002, but is the peak of the solar cycle here yet? The sun follows an 11-year solar cycle of increasing and decreasing activity.

We explore the latest solar maximum predictions and look into why it could be a couple of years before we can confidently state when solar maximum occurred. When you purchase through links on our site ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Solar maximum refers to the highest rate of solar activity during the sun's approximately 11-year ...