The Maunder Minimum: A Time of Lower Temperatures

What was the possible impact of the maunder minimum on earth?

The possible impact of the maunder minimum on earth is a) lower temperatures

Have you ever heard of the Maunder Minimum? This period, also known as the "prolonged sunspot minimum", occurred from around 1645 to 1715 during which sunspots became exceedingly rare. Observations during a 28-year period (1672–1699) within the minimum revealed fewer than 50 sunspots.

The most recent grand solar minimum occurred during the Maunder Minimum, from 1645–1710. This period led to a reduction of solar irradiance by 0.22% compared to the modern one and a decrease in the average terrestrial temperature by 1.0–1.5°C.

During the Maunder Minimum, the Sun emitted less strong ultraviolet light, resulting in less ozone formation. The decrease in ozone affected planetary waves, the giant wiggles in the jet stream that we are used to seeing on television weather reports.