Solar Maximum: NASA 2012 Solar Storm and Solar Max – Is NASA Lying?
Solar Maximum and Solar Minimum
Solar Maximum
The solar storm works in approximately an 11 year cycle. There is solar minimum (the least amount of solar storm) and solar maximum (the greatest amount). The last solar maximum was in 2001 and the last solar minimus was in 2006. The next solar max is predicted for 2012.
An article was published on NASA’s website in 2006 (during the last solar minimum) titled Solar Storm Warning . This article by Science@NASA’s Dr. Tony Philips explains that the 2012 solar max will be the greatest since 1958 (when the Northern Lights were visible in Mexico).
“The next sunspot cycle will be 30% to 50% stronger than the previous one.” Mausumi Dikpati of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
The solar maximum image credit is to Lockheed Martin Solar & Astrophysics Lab, Yohkoh SXT and Kitt Peak National Solar Observatory.
The Solar Storm Warning article was published by NASA and is still on the nasa.gov website. This article is quoted en masse by just about every believer in 2012 as being scientific evidence of a catastrophe. The article certainly doesn’t say anything about catastrophe – just potential problems with modern electronics and satellites that were non-existent during the last large solar max in 1958. Cell phones and GPS are probably in for a tough ride.
However, NASA cannot shirk the responsibility for having perpetuated a little bit of the 2012 phenomenon – even though it was unintentional and probably unavoidable.
That was 2006 and now we are in 2011 and still waiting for the solar max to arrive.
2012 Solar Max
So what does all this have to do with 2012 and Mayan Predictions?
The Mayan Long Count Calendar ends in December of 2012 after over 5,000 years. In 1966 Dr Michael Coe said that the end of the Mayan calendar may coincide with Armageddon. Since that time, people have argued back and forth about what the ending of the Mayan calendar means. Some say Armageddon and disaster and others say rebirth and renewal and still others say that the end of the Mayan calendar means absolutely nothing.
Many who believe in the doomsday theory have combined the ending of the Mayan calendar with quotes from Nostradamus and, yes, even the 2012 solar maximum.
One expert quoted in the 2006 article said that the solar max may come earlier – even in 2010 or 2011. If that had happened, then there would not be as much talk about the 2012 solar maximum. However, Mausumi Dikpati of the National Center for Atmospheric Research has said all along that the solar max would arrive in 2012.
NASA 2012 Solar Storm
There is another article from nasa.gov that claims that new experts now believe the next solar maximum to be as late as 2013 and to be relatively weak. Isn’t that convenient?
This second article, New Solar Cycle Prediction, comes from 2009 and is after all the attention was brought down on the 2012 date. The second article decides not to quote any of the experts from the first article and even includes a handy graph.
Both articles from 2006 and 2009 do state that the solar storm is still mostly unknown and unpredictable.
I will tell you what I think:
- The first article was honest. It did not claim any disasters, just predicted a 2012 Solar Max for the ages. I sincerely doubt the author knew he was about to open Pandora’s box.
- The second article is NASA bowing to pressure. I think you can always find a second expert to disagree with your first expert.
So, is NASA lying? When I first started researching this post that you are reading now, I thought NASA was lying through their teeth because they looked stupid for inadvertently promoting the 2012 doomsday theory. Now… I still think that. However, it may be possible that NASA truly does not know what the hell is going to happen during the solar maximum or when it is going to actually occur. Remember, we have not had a major solar storm since 1958 (the same year that the US launched their first satellite.)
Well, what do you think about the solar max? I hope you at least found this post enjoyable. Please recommend this article on Facebook and Twitter and leave me a comment below – I will answer it very quickly.
For now, here is the coolest video I could find on the solar maximum:
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these ideas are only to people whom things they will never die,i think that the day you will die is the end of the world,it will comes in any minute,so do not worry about the end of the world
It’s been a year since some have said that this solar max is a bust, well we have just had 2/3 X solar flares in 2/3 weeks time and other M ones. Looks like it’s become unbusted and we’re heading towards maybe some more big X flares as we move towards 12/21/2012…
why isnt solar flares happening in euro or somewhere because the weather in the us is messed up this is the hottest summer we ever had
all i got to say is the admin to this website is a huge bag of awesomeness.
That Thing In The Newspaper Once Said Skys Turn Red In 2012 Or 2013 Or Something. And in the small print it says like phones and electronic items will cut
Sorry for the typo’s keyboard is sticking.
Cycle 24 was predicted to be very intense. It has noteen so, many solar scientist including Dr. Hathaway of NASA have admitited to this. Cycle 24 produced 3 years of a nearly spotless sun and decreased solar wind. We do not understand the suns as we do the Earths simple atmosphere to make an analogy. what we do know is that 400 years ago the sun acted much the same, this produced a Maunder Minimum (Cold period on Eath not fully understood).
During that time the suns output decreased and the suraface temperature of the Earth also. Londons famous River Thames froze over every winter during this period. Many solar physcist are arguing we are due for another Maunder Min. They can be tracked through Ice core records. Still We know very little about the comming events other than we will learn much.
nfortunately a Maunder min would truly tax a world tring to feed so many in need so many scientist are watching event closely. Seasons greeting to all and try not to worry we survied the last one.
True that we survived the last one – no question – but we have never been through an intense solar maximum since the advent of so many devices. Not that this would cause destruction – per se – but couldn’t we lose many of our satellites? Even all if the solar max was unprecedented? Just honest questions I have. Thanks for your input!
It is possible… (edited out all the stupid shit. admin)
It’s funny how you ask for an honest answer and edit out any crazy views and point I have.
Cry me a river. I am not the media, I am just a guy with a cool website.
I edit d-bags and spam. You can decide which you were.
I’m just getting started on this website, but find it quite strange that you would edit out some of the answer,, isn’t this suppose to be a free exchange of opinion about all that surrounds the 2012 mayan predictions.. Let us seperate “d-bags and spam” from relevant information for our selves.. Please.. Otherwise you might end up editing out something that – in context with knowledge you don’t posses – could be relevant.. Not saying that this is the case on this one, but still.. It’s a cool website Because I as the user don’t feel there’s any bias but just an analytical view to all of the information available.. Lets keep it that way, right?
I run this, not you. If you don’t like it, go somewhere else. I am perfectly happy with differing opinions, but I mock d-bags. Why? Because I created this site. You are perfectly welcome to create your own sites and allow all the spam and d-bags you want. Let’s keep it my way, right? Good.
i have no idea wat to believe so i believe anything i hear i am so scared how can u verify
Keep in mind: Stick with what is facts. Do not listen to assumptions. Go with what you feel is WISDOM. It is always good to be prepared for anything in life. Do what you can to protect you and your family always. Think for yourself. If you believe in God.. trust Him. You will be just fine.
I saw on Fox news Michio Kaku theoretical physicist said that in 2012 will be the biggest solar storm sense the 1800′s. It could cause black outs for months.
The answer to this is already in your question, as Michio Kaku said. Could be, (he never said will be, theoretical physicists never say will be when it comes to scientific predictions) the biggest solar storm since the 1800′s, Humans lived in the 1800′s and survived.
Before the 1800′s we’ve most likely had even bigger ones! We’re basing our knowledge on existing records. And they only go back to a certain time.
Before records of solar storms began we could have experienced far worse solar storms that still never ended life on earth.
You have nothing to worry about apart from losing a few months on your phone contract. Fortunately, solar storms aren’t listed in the terms and conditions and it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to cancel -_-
How annoying.
Yeah that’s great. It is amazing that all of our satellites survived those crazy solar storms in the 1800s. C’mon man, THINK!
Since the advent of this technology, we have never had a solar storm of such great magnitude (if ever).
the latest info from Livingstone and Penn show solar max dec 2012 which is scary,the solar cycle lasts 11 years then the sun flips its poles- the last time this happened was 2001.Do the math- there is about to be a ‘new sun’ – worked out by the mayan mathematicians a long time ago using the sunspot cycle .We are toast ..
When the sun fliped its poles in 2001 we survived then didnt we? so why would this one be any different?
in 2001 we saw a reduction in solar flares and sun spots, this time round is an increase in solar flares and sun spots… Seriously, as Houdini said, THINK.
Dear Guest
I am very sad to hear about your children’s mother’s death. That is beyond all endurance. However, please don’t allow tabloid television about aliens to trouble you. Perhaps 99.99% of that stuff is complete nonsense without any real evidence. However, there is a real danger from economic collapse and I do think there is a real risk to the electricity grid from solar activity. What you and your children can do is to prepare for these eventualities. Gradually build your supply of dried food, milk and water. Learn how to store it. Save items for barter. Plan how you will survive without electricity. All of your children should plan for this and it would be best if you all had somewhere out of the city to take refuge if things get bad.
Bias as usual. None of you are more intelligent than anyone working at NASA. Grow up and find another hobby that you can actually be credible for writing fussy articles about, where your opinion may be valued by anyone with an IQ over 120. Stop with the perceived propaganda and look at it for what it is: a solar maximum which will take place in 2012, as it does every 11 years, and our government should be careful to look for the signs and potentially prepare for perfect solar flares. Good grief. Enough!
Yeah, because the government never lies and they are all smarter than everyone else anyway…
I know I have four children two are adults now and I am scared for them. In 2004 their mother was murdered.This world is terrible and getting worse.Alot of signs of this predicament.I am so confused from watching the History channel about Ancient Aliens and stuff like this. Kinda puts fear in me and questions my faith. Time to supply and build solar max proof facilities and repent:}
Well it looks like all the crap on the television and Internet is doing what it is supposed to do “question your faith” you gotta forget all this crap you are reading and embrace your faith to the fullest
What’s wrong with questioning your faith? The Bible is full of people who questioned their faith. It is only nutjobs who follow blindly – and they end up drinking the kool aide.
Don’t be deceived the New World Order elite are hyping up 2012! They want to time their pagan idolatrous dates perfectly!
9/11/1990 (A Solar Maximum Year) George Bush SR calls for a “New World Order Coming into View”
9/11/2001 (A Solar Maximum Year) the WTC Attacks!
2012!
The Mayans were pagans too and worshipped the same gods (lowercase g) just by other names! Freemasonry religion is a Mystery Babylonian sun-God worship religion going all the way back to Nimrod and the Tower of Babel! Mystery Babylon in Revelation! It completes a circle!
I don’t know, it sounds like just more crazy ramblings.
Show some research – don’t just spout craziness.
Idiot….
This is numerology, Taking a date and putting something significant to match up with it.
Something significant happens every day, There’s a war and people die every day.
Building are being blown up, building that to come cultures could be more significant than the WTC.
The attack was on NYC which made it a huge hit with the media.
Numerology is related to the number 11, when you look at the clock you always see a significant number, like 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 00, This is actually because when those numbers are present you tend to notice it more and it sticks.
When you look at the clock and see 6:28 you don’t really care.
In this situation, if 9/11 was such an important day, then why did nothing significant happen in 1991, 1992, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and most likely this year as well -_-
This has no logic behind it at all, it’s nothing but a coincidence, kind of like when you look at your clock and 4:44
OMG OMG! O_o That’s so weird!!!
Yes it is -_- And that’s why you remember it, and WHY it’s significant.
The current solar cycle (solar cycle 24) is now recognized as a “dud”. In fact, predictions for the next cycle are that it will be even worse, and we may be entering a prolonged period of low sunspot activity similar to the Maunder Minimum.
I read about that – but there was a lot of “we think” and “maybe” and “possibly” – so much so that I thought it really added nothing to the discussion.
MAYBE it will be a dud, MAYBE they have no idea. Still, thanks for the comment.
That is bs guy you thread is a fail that is fake get it the History Chal is bull they are making money from you do so stop saying the mayans a right that is bs look in the bible no one knows only god and they are not the old people look afria have the oldest group ok people so close the post ok you know thing and can not belive you turst the tv epic fail and sites.
Aj….Huh?
is it me or did that make no sense at all?
Not just you…that really did make no sense…what so ever!
my head is spinning…huh???
i think alot of this is scaremongering at the end of the day if it happens ppl will get through we are a tough race i see no point in worrying
i think that the mayans are right on target and that the solar max is going to happin and i think that the mayans new that all the stuff that has been happining they new and the end its good to discuse this matter
No one knows when this ” dangerous” day will take place it wont even effect us,its been a long time since 1958 .and nasa is probably making this up to support the end of the world (doomsday) so now think this through and tell me what you think.
Thank You
Ruby
You think NASA is intentionally perpetuating the “2012 End of the World” scenario? Um, no. If anything, that is the EXACT OPPOSITE.
The Earth,s magnetic polarity is also due to shift at same time as solar max,North will shift South and South will shift North.This field protects the atmosphere and the surface.If solar max occurs same time as field shift it might become possible for solar radiation to reach Earth,s surface without much interruption.What would the damage be then?
What about the theory that the Mayan calandar was a perpetual calendar and merely starts over 12/21/2012?
My thoughts about the solarmax trailer are lots of flash no real info.
What billion dollars in 2001, was done by that solarmax?
Then I have noticed an earthquake swell. The nsgs says it isn’t. but 30 in California cities (not including the offshore and mex border is a lot. I obsessively watch them on my igoogle page. The number of greater than 5.0 in Japan over the last month are way higher as well.
Yes, I agree with you. If you search the averages for magnitudes you’ll see that this yr already we’ve exceeded the average number of earthquakes for 5.0 and above. We had already exceeded them in March.
WRONG!
Here are the charts of earthquakes since 1980
Don’t freak out about the deaths, yes. we had more deaths in 2010 which was likely the cause of the the big earthquake in Japan and other earthquakes followed by tsunamis,
However, you’ll notice that earthquakes are not more severe and are not happening more often.
Have fun!
Eh, it seems that links aren’t allowed.
If you want to divert people to other sites, build your own website and do it from there.
Hmm 1 billion dollars damage last time…
as Bender of futurama famously said “me thinks we be boned.”
mabye we should build some solar panels or somthing
i watch 2012 movie and the introduction of the movie is solar storm heading to earth
thanks for sharing us your idea about the solar max,it guides us on what will happen in the near future.anyway we live it to God,we just hope we will be spared to that fearful event.I’m living in the Philippines which is under the what the science called Ring of Fire.In a united spirit we ask our creator a HOPE that we will still be here on earth.we simply happy and contented how poor we are but because of our strong faith we go on whatever hardships we encounter.lastly my greetings to you and may God through Jesus Christ will save us on our last hour.
Nicely done. This is a great article and clearly exposes NASA’s information reliability. This is by far the scariest prediction in 2012, since solar maximums happen as a matter of fact each 11 years, it is not something new. But taking away electricity is not only a matter of “Oh crap! I can’t watch tv or play my videogames!” Without electricity, no food refrigeration = rotten food, no lights, no communications, hits the global economy, etc. I seriously hope they reinforce our electricity good enough to avoid a total black out. I can’t imagine the chaos that would bring. Although we can very well prepare for it (batteries, portable lights, etc.) the devastation would be tremendous. Although last solar maximum was reported to have cost around $1 billion in 2001, yet I fail to see as many what was affected and why did we have to spend so much money on the supposed “damages”. I personally never felt the 2001 solar maximum nor did it affect my area in any way.
Pft, there are so many things going on around the universe, that I just keep my head on my daily life and have fun and live every day to the fullest. It’d make no sense to worry about this things unless they are pretty close and there was a public warning about it, it just makes your life stressful and sad(or more stressful). Although I don’t mind knowing these stuff, at least I know I should keep an eye on it on 2012.
-_- Here’s why you didn’t know very much about the 2001 Solar Max, it had significant effects in certain areas of the world and if you had of searched the net about 2000 apocalypse you would have found similar things to this.
The 2001 solar maximum was supposed to hit us in 2000 and was supposed to end the world at the beginning of the year 2000. This was one of the many predictions or over hyped stories that the media and public came up with and to no surprise, nothing happened. $1,000,000,000 wouldn’t really do a tremendous amount of damage to the economy, last i heard we pay off average debts of about £23,000,000,000 YES POUNDS a year. and that’s is what we’d consider our economy doing better? Greece recently got a loan of over 100 billion.
Although this is a lot, (and yes we will see it impact our economy should it happen) it’s not something that is hidden from us, and not something that ever has. It’s just coated with internet hype, The media (need i say more), and of course conspiracies, which have no real solid evidence to suggest they’re true. Hence the word “theory” that comes after conspiracy.
What a crock of finely cooked shit !
That really is a great solar maximum video! Did you create that yourself?
No, I just got the Solar Max Video from youtube. I think it is actually a trailer for an Imax movie called Solarmax.