[Cicero]

The magnetic polarity of the spot identifies it as a member of Solar Cycle 24--the cycle we've been waiting for to end the deepest solar minimum in nearly a century. One spot isn't enough to end the lull, but sunspot 1035 could herald bigger things to come. Stay tuned for updates.

Actually, if this is correct, it may mean that the current solar minimum, which is resulting in a lot of very cold weather, may be about to give place to the next solar cycle.

That's good news for those of use who live in the colder parts of the country. As for the warmists, we just have to point out that it's getting a bit warmer because of the sun spot cycle, not because of farting cows.

[doggieboy]

Ice Age. Stock up on parkas.

[KYGrandma]

Yeah!!! I took the dog out this morning in 20 degree weather. In KY that is too cold for December. This is January weather.

[Alas Babylon!]

I think it’s really premature to say that one large cycle 24 spot heralds the end of cycle 24.

We don’t know.

That’s my scientific answer.