The 22-Year Solar Cycle: A Puzzle in Our Solar System

When discussing the Sun and its phenomena, one aspect that often captures scientific attention is the 22-year solar cycle. This cycle, also known as the double sunspot cycle, is often mistakenly generalized as a 11-year phenomenon. However, the reality is much more complex and less predictable.

The concept of the 22-year solar cycle is not new; it has been observed and recorded for centuries, yet it remains a mysterious phenomenon that challenges the Consensus theory of the Sun's energy output. Unlike the nuclear fusion model, the 22-year cycle poses numerous questions that are difficult to explain.

Challenging the Consensus Theory

There are several inconsistencies in the nuclear fusion model that make the 22-year solar cycle difficult to reconcile. This cycle, much like how it might snow at least once in Paris during winter, is not as consistent as previously thought. The nuclear fusion model predicts a regular, 11-year pattern, but the actual observation of the 22-year cycle indicates a less predictable and more variable behavior.

It is important to note that the consensus theory, which largely relies on nuclear fusion, has a limited explanatory power in understanding phenomena such as the 22-year solar cycle. The theory assumes that the Sun's energy is produced through nuclear reactions within its core, a model that has been somewhat standardized over decades.

External Power: An Alternative Perspective

Before the 1940s, scientists had a broader range of theories about the Sun's energy source, including the possibility of external power. However, with the influence of prominent figures like Arthur S. Eddington, the scientific community largely adopted a single-track view. It is possible that this shift was influenced by various factors, including funding and institutionalization of the consensus.

The idea of the Sun receiving energy from sources beyond its core opens up new possibilities. If the Sun's energy is derived from external sources, such as the galaxy, it could explain the observed variations in solar activity. The external power theory suggests that the Sun's energy could be influenced by the galactic environment, which changes as the Sun and the Milky Way rotate.

The Electric Star Model

A new and compelling theory to explain the 22-year solar cycle is the Electric Star model. This model proposes that the Sun and other stars can be influenced by electrical currents from their galactic environment. In this theory, the 22-year cycle is not due to internal processes but is a result of variations in the electrical power supply.

In this framework, sunspots, which are areas of intense magnetic activity on the Sun's surface, are a result of fluctuations in the electrical current from the Milky Way. As the solar system interacts with different regions of the galaxy, the electrical current density and magnetic fields can increase or decrease, leading to variations observed in the Sun's activity.

The Birkeland Currents, named after Kristian Birkeland, are key to understanding this model. These currents are vast structures that can rotate and move through space, carrying electrical charge. The interactions between these currents and the Sun can vary over time, leading to changes in the Sun's magnetic and solar activity.

Exploring Birkeland Currents

The behavior of Birkeland Currents is a highly intriguing field that is still being explored. Prof. Donald Scott, among others, has made significant contributions to our understanding of these currents. His work suggests that Birkeland Currents may have multiple cylindrical structures and may rotate in opposite directions, creating opposite polarities of current flow in close proximity.

This research could explain the 11-year and 22-year polarity switching observed in the Sun. As the Birkeland Currents rotate past the solar system, they could inadvertently channel more or less electrical power to the Sun, leading to the observed variations in sunspot activity.

The 22-year solar cycle, once seen as a puzzle, may become clearer if we embrace the Electric Star model. This model suggests that the Sun is not just a fusion reactor but a complex system influenced by external electrical forces. Understanding these forces can provide new insights into our star and the behavior of solar activity.