The highest point of the solar cycle is known as the solar maximum. The part of the cycle from the solar minimum to the solar maximum is referred to as the rise of the solar cycle. During the rise of the solar cycle, the number of sunspots, solar flares, and other solar activities increase. The portion of the cycle from the solar maximum to the solar minimum is referred as the downfall of the solar cycle. When the solar cycle is in the downfall portion, the number of sunspots, solar flares, and other solar activities decrease.
All space weather related to the sun, is affected in some way, shape, or form by the solar cycle.