"Sun's Magnetic Pole Flip: Earth's Electrifying Roller Coaster Ride"

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The sun is about to undergo a magnetic pole reversal as part of its 11-year solar cycle, with the North Pole switching places with the South Pole. This phenomenon, while mysterious in its ultimate causes, is not a cause for concern as it won't lead to solar storms or problems on Earth. In fact, the reversal is expected to have a beneficial effect by providing a better barrier against galactic cosmic rays, which can damage satellites and harm astronauts. Earth's magnetic poles also undergo flip-flopping, but on a much longer time cycle of around every 300,000 years.
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