Gerald Meehl says a better understanding of solar activity and its influence on weather may help researchers predict long-term weather conditions.

VOA: special.2009.09.29

The nature and extent of solar influence on climate is not fully understood, however, which is where Earthshine comes in.

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On the surface, the clues strongly imply that Voyager 1 has passed the limit of our solar system's influence.

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Its data may allow scientists to better understand and predict how various surface features absorb and reflect solar radiation, which influence both short-term weather patterns and longer-term climate trends.

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