The scientists are puzzled to observe that the Sun has started another solar cycle without completing the current one. It appears to be moving ahead of its time as solar cycle 25 has been only halfway through and solar cycle 26 has only started.

Sun starts next solar cycle, without completing current one. Here's how it will impact Earth

Our Sun is going through major mood swings, called solar maximum in technical words, which is the season of peak activity on solar surface. During this period, the Sun produces a lot of solar flares which eventually turn into solar storms that can cause atmospheric phenomenon like auroras or northern lights.

Auroras over Mars? NASA observes Mars flare-up during epic solar storm

In a rare event, four solar flares simultaneously exploded from four different points across the Sun's surface. The "quadruple" solar flare might have also sent a solar storm towards Earth, which could reach our planet in the coming days, Spaceweather.

Debris from rare 'super' explosion on Sun with four solar flares erupting simultaneously likely to hit Earth

It wouldn’t be wrong to call 2024 the year when our star, the gigantic Sun, is having its moment. With immense changes in its solar structure due to the upcoming solar maximum, the internal changes going on with the Sun will soon have an impact on Earth and other planets in the solar system.

Massive sunspot wider than Earth is now aiming directly at us. Is it cause for worry?

Last year, the scientific community announced that the Sun will reach its dramatic peak in January 2024. In some previous months as well, we have seen the Sun having a moment with its solar flare rising up intensely every now and then.

ESA shares photos of Sun emitting intense solar flares as solar maximum approaches. What is it?

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