Stock Photo - On Earth, the transmission of electricity and the signals transmitted by communications satellites are affected by phenomena known as magnetic storms, which are linked to fluctuations in the level of magnetic activity in the Sun. Every 11 years, the Sun goes through a period when sun spots and solar flares reach maximum levels before tapering off once again.

Stock Photo: On Earth, the transmission of electricity and the signals transmitted by communications satellites are affected by phenomena known as magnetic storms.