The sun will be really 'stormy' for the next year, NASA says

The colossal ball of hot gas at the center of our solar system will be lively for the next year, NASA said.The sun has reached its "solar maximum period," which is a state of heightened activity in its 11-year solar cycle. It's normal, but will almost certainly bring more solar storms — the type that can disrupt our power grid and communication systems, but also light up the sky with brilliant auroras."It’s official: We have reached solar max phase!" the space agency posted online. "