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 South America.
X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years — and Earth is in the firing line (again)
A X7.1 solar flare exploded from the sun at around at around 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday (Oct. 1). At the time, it was the second most powerful flare of the current solar cycle. (Image credit: NASA/SDO ...
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.
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.
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.
The Sun Unleashed a Huge Solar Flare at Earth, And We're on Aurora Alert
The flare clocked in at X7.1 – the second most powerful flare of the current solar cycle, and one of the most powerful solar flares ever measured, sitting within the top 30 flares over the last 30 years.
'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
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, ...
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
‘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 — ...
Most Powerful Solar Flare Since 2017 Captured by NASA Observatory
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the most powerful solar flare emitted by the sun since 2017, according to ...
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 ...