Sun's 11-year cycle means we're in for Arctic freeze this winter, say scientists

The study says low solar activity can contribute to cold winters in the UK, northern Europe and parts of America.

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Oct. 10 offers one last opportunity to see the comet before moonlight cuts it to the quick.
Since the nearly full moon will set about 15 minutes after the start of twilight, there will be no true darkness, but it may prove just dark enough for the comet to make a very brief appearance before dawn grows too bright.

Take heed! Comet Elenin is dim and diffuse and will prove a challenge even for amateurs with larger telescopes and good maps.
The comet will be about 4 degrees northeast of Regulus.

After Oct. 10, a bright moon will make it virtually impossible to see the comet until October 21, when Elenin will once again be sufficiently high in the east to tackle before moonrise.
After the 21st, conditions rapidly improve - by the 24th the comet will be high in the southern sky before the start of morning twilight.

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