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.
Three X-class flares erupted from the left side of the sun; the first two from left occurred June 10, 2014, and the last occurred June 11, 2014. (Goddard/SDO/NASA) Solar flares are bursts of radiation on the sun's surface. The disturbance to Earth's atmosphere can disrupt GPS and communications signals, according to NASA. One of the flares created a coronal mass ejection that actually could come into contact with Earth on Friday, according to NOAA.