Groundbreaking solar data reveals critical climate insights for Earth's future.
Solar irradiance variations from 1996 to 2022 were reconstructed using observations from the Rome Precision Solar Photometric Telescope and models. The study aimed to better understand how the sun's energy output changes over time, which is important for predicting Earth's climate. Results show that long-term trends in Total Solar Irradiance are still uncertain due to different instrument calibrations, and Solar Spectral Irradiance remains undetermined. The reconstructed data provides valuable insights into solar influence on Earth's climate, complementing direct measurements and existing reconstructions.