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Most Powerful Solar Flare in 7 Years Blasts Earth
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
Solar flares are currently rampant because the Sun is in the peak of its 11-year activity cycle, letting them off daily since early 2022. Most of the flares are smaller explosions, but we're definitely seeing an uptick in X-class flares, the most powerful category that we can measure.
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.
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Biggest solar flare since 2017 erupts from sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)
On Oct. 3, the sun released the most powerful solar flare this solar cycle, a colossal X9.05 eruption — and it's heading for ...
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"Strong" solar storm alert issued as two CMEs will hit Earth today and tomorrow
This alert comes as two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are expected to make their way to Earth this weekend. A geomagnetic ...
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'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 ...
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Northern lights forecast for northern US, Midwest this week as solar flares increase
The aurora is expected to be bright and visible in multiple northern U.S. states Oct. 3 through Oct. 5 as well as from the ...
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