John Doty wrote:

In article , "starman"
wrote:

Great report. Are these events more likely to happen during the decline
of a solar cycle?

Yes. In the declining part of the cycle flares are generally less frequent
but more energetic.

Is that because the magnetic field lines become more 'twisted' (for lack
of a better word) during the declining phase of the cycle?


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