The sun just had no visible sunspots for the 1st time since 2022. Is the end of the current solar cycle near? | Space

The sun has been free from visible sunspots for the first time since June 2022, suggesting the current solar cycle might be nearing its quieter phase. Sunspots are cooler areas on the sun's surface caused by intense magnetic fields. The current solar cycle, the 25th since records began, peaked in 2024. However, the sun's activity is not expected to reach its next minimum before 2030.