X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years
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.
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.
Sun unleashes powerful flare, geomagnetic storm barrelling towards Earth
This CME is now hurtling towards Earth and is expected to make impact later this week, potentially triggering a new round of geomagnetic storms.
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.
Earth in Solar Flare 'Crosshairs' After Auroras Lit Up U.S. Skies
People across the U.S. caught a glimpse of the northern lights last night as a geomagnetic storm roiled in our atmosphere.
Sun Unleashes Monumental X9.0 Solar Flare – Most Intense in 7 Years – Captured by NASA Observatory
The Sun unleashed a powerful X9.0 solar flare, the most intense in over 7 years. On October 3, 2024, the Sun emitted an exceptionally powerful X9.0 solar flare, peaking at 8:18 a.m. ET. This event, captured vividly by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory,
‘Strongest of its kind’ flare may cause blackouts, massive solar storm on Earth
Earth is bracing for blackouts after the sun unleashed a massive X-class solar flare — the most powerful it can generate — Tuesday evening.
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 Earth.
Powerful solar flare may lead to auroras on Earth
The sun released a powerful solar flare to start the month of October, which could lead to supercharged aurora displays over the weekend.
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. NASAÂÂ’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,
When the Sun Misbehaves: The Mysterious Solar Flare Delays Challenging Scientists
A recent study has uncovered discrepancies between simulated predictions and actual observations of solar flare dynamics, ...
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The sun fires off another powerful X flare, triggering radio blackouts across the Americas (video)
An X2.1 solar flare erupted from the prolific sunspot AR 3842 on Monday (Oct. 7), triggering radio blackout across North and ...
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Video/Pics: Massive solar flare captured by NASA
A powerful solar flare was released by the sun last Thursday, producing conditions that allowed many people to witness the ...
Updated: Prepare For Big Northern Lights Display This Weekend After Massive Solar Flare
The Northern Lights may be seen in the U.S. this weekend after major solar activity this week, including the largest solar ...