The current cycle, called Solar Cycle 24, began in 2008.

现在是第24个太阳活动周期，开始于2008年。

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Before cycle 24 commenced, the position and strength of the torsional oscillation correctly predicted the late arrival of this cycle's sunspot activity.

在第24个周期开始前，人们通过太阳的扭转振动的位置和强度准确的预知了第24周期内太阳黑子活动的推迟。

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We are now at what should be the peak of what scientists call 'Cycle 24' - which is why last week's solar storm resulted in sightings of the aurora borealis further south than usual.

我们现在正处于科学家所谓的第24个太阳活动周期的高峰期，这就是为什么上周的太阳风暴导致比平常更偏南的地方出现北极光。

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Experts expect the current cycle, known as Solar Cycle 24, to peak in 2013.

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The sun is in an active phase of its current 11-year weather cycle, which scientists call Solar Cycle 24.

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Now, of course I understand that the unfortunate 24-hour news cycle requires 24-hour news channels to be wicked fast with their responses.

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