2008 and 2009 are proving to be indicators for the "Quiet Sun" phase for sunspots. Very few indeed. The idea of calling the lack of solar storm activity "quiet sun" began in the late 1800's. Also these periods of relative calm happen about every eleven years. So, despite the fact that I find the album by "Quiet Sun" altogether too proggy for my tastes (and lacking in soul)...I am going to give it a spin in honor of Sol...I do remember liking Eno's song "Rongwrong" okay...we'll see. Shine on.
helio