Engineer Yegor Konyaev of the 'Vega' observatory at Novosibirsk State University reported a decline in solar activity over the next two years since the peak of the 11-year cycle has already passed. The polar lights observed by residents of Russia from April 16 to April 17, 2025, were caused by a coronal mass ejection on April 13.
Yegor Konyaev noted that the probability of individual strong events persists until activity fully subsides. The decline in solar activity will affect both space and Earth's environment: fewer magnetic storms will reduce the risks of malfunctions in satellite operations, communication systems, and power grids, but also decrease the chances of seeing bright auroras.