Medical Definition of culex. 1  1 capitalized : a large cosmopolitan genus of mosquitoes that includes the common house mosquito (C. pipiens) of Europe and North America, a widespread tropical mosquito (C. 2  2: a mosquito of the genus Culex.
Solar Flares: Solar Maximum Expected To Occur In May. Solar flares have been predicted to be stronger in 2013 due to the Sun reaching the peak of its 11-year cycle. A scientific panel recently noted that the Sun is currently experiencing its âdeepest minimumâ in almost 100 years. The researchers also indicated that the next solar maximum may occur in May. If expectations are accurate, solar flares which are weak now, could intensify as we head closer toward the summer months. So far in 2013, solar activity has remained relatively low, PHYS.org News reports.
Flares are our solar systemâs largest explosive events. They are seen as bright areas on the sun and they can last from minutes to hours. We typically see a solar flare by the photons (or light) it releases, at most every wavelength of the spectrum. The primary ways we monitor flares are in x-rays and optical light.