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.
Since rotating into view, the sunspot group AR12192 has continued to grow in size and complexity, becoming the largest sunspot of the current solar cycle, cycle 24 (SC24.) The region has produced numerous C and M-class flares including an X1 flare.