Guests: John Batchelor, Dr, Pal Brekke, Dr. David Livingston: Topics: The Northern Lights, solar cycles, Solar Max & Earth's climate. You are invited to comment, ask questions, and discuss the Space Show program/guest(s) on the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments, questions, and any discussion must be relevant and applicable to Space Show programming. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are not permitted without prior written consent from The Space Show (even if for personal use) & are a violation of the Space Show copyright. We do not permit the commercial use of any Space Show program or part thereof, nor do we permit Space Show programs to be edited, placed on YouTube, or other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted in news articles, papers, academic & research work but must be cited or referenced in the proper citation format. Contact Dr. Livingston for questions about our copyright and trademark policies which we do enforce. This program is archived on The Space Show website, podcasting, and blog sites with permission from John Batchelor. Please visit the John Batchelor Show website for more information about this fine program, www.johnbatchelorshow.com. Remember, your Amazon Purchases Can Help Support The Space Show/OGLF (www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm). During our 11 minute plus discussion with Dr. Pal Brekke & John Batchelor, we discussed the current solar cycle 24, the Solar Max, sunspots, climate change, and the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). Please note that John Batchelor spoke with Dr. Brekke in Norway via a cell phone so the audio is up to its usual quality. Dr. Brekke explained the Northern Lights, answered many questions and then we connect our discussion to the current solar cycle, the issue of fewer sunspots at this time and why, plus what does it mean to see fewer sunspots. Near the end of the segment, I asked Dr. Brekke about the impact of the double peak which is making the Solar Max quite different. Please post any comments/questions you might have on The Space Show blog. You can contact any of us through drspace@thespaceshow.com.