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X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years — and Earth is in the firing line (again)
The sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare since 2017, just days after it spat out another monster explosion. Both outbursts have launched solar storms that will likely hit Earth this weekend and trigger vibrant aurora displays.
Most Powerful Solar Flare in 7 Years Blasts Earth: Expect Stunning Auroras
The Sun just unleashed the most powerful flare we've seen in seven years. On October 3, a flare measured at a strength of X9.0 exploded right in the middle of the solar disk. Even more excitingly, it was accompanied by what is known as a halo coronal mass ejection – one that is ejected straight at Earth.
Powerful solar flare is headed towards Earth, Nasa says
A powerful solar flare has been hurled out of the Sun, and could cause disruption on Earth. The flare comes amid increasing solar activity that has brought a run of intense space weather in recent days and weeks.
Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
The Sun Unleashed a Huge Solar Flare at Earth, And We're on Aurora Alert
Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are normal behavior for the Sun, particularly when it's in the peak of its activity cycle, as scientists believe is the case right now. They often occur in association with each other, erupting from sunspots on the surface of the Sun.
See NASA's Stunning Image of the Sun Spitting Out Its Biggest Solar Flare Since 2017
The sun is in a spirited mood as it kicks out a glowing series of solar flares, including a fresh X9 that's the most intense we've seen in years.
Sky watchers expecting weekend aurora borealis show following huge solar flares
Sky watchers across North America are anxiously anticipating what could be the most intense display of aurora borealis in decades this weekend in the wake of two major solar flares.
Jacob’s Radar: Solar flare & aurora chances
The sun remains in the peak of its eleven year solar cycle, which typically results in above average activity. A large X9 solar flare was observed Thursday morning, the first observed since 2017!
Huge solar flare could bring amazing aurora on Earth
Aurora watchers could be in for a treat after the Sun blasted off a huge X-class flare this week. A sunspot region unleashed an X-class solar flare on Thursday (3 Oct), which are the most powerful. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory,
Sun Unleashed The Most Powerful Flare Of Solar Cycle
The Sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare of the current solar cycle, sending intense bursts of radiation toward Earth. Solar flares, which are sudden explosions of energy on the Sun’s surface,
X9 Solar Flare Sends Solar Storms Towards Earth, Thanks to the Biggest CME Since 2017
An explosion happened on the sun Oct. 3, 2024, producing the most powerful solar flare since 2017 and kicking off a series of solar storms headed for Earth.
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Massive X-Class solar flare: Auroras expected in lower U.S. this weekend
Another massive X-class solar flare erupted on October 3, 2024. Scientists expect geomagnetic storms and auroras this weekend ...
Northern Lights Return: Powerful Solar Flare May Cause Aurora Borealis To Be Visible In These States
The lights may be visible in several states like Oregon, Washington, New York, Maine, Vermont, Illinois, Michigan and ...
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Peak northern lights activity coming soon: What to know as sun reaches solar maximum
When that magnetic activity is released, it creates intense bursts of radiation resulting in solar flares – considered by NASA to be our solar system's largest explosive events. Solar ...
'Intense' Solar Flare Will Cause Major Geomagnetic Storms and Aurora Displays, NASA Says
Authorities predict that states as far south as Oregon and Illinois will be able to see auroras between now and Oct. 6 ...