NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory captures sunspot AR3341 blast a powerful X1.1 solar flare. Credit: Space.com | footage ...
Although astronomers still aren’t quite sure why this happens, it’s certainly observable—and recent activity definitely ...
On March 28, Earth was hit by an X-class solar flare that was strong enough to ionize part of the planet's atmosphere. Satellites have detected a massive solar flare powerful enough to ionize part ...
Space Weather Live says the new solar flare is an X2.2. That makes it the most powerful solar flare the Sun has unleashed in the past five years. X-Class solar flares are the strongest possible.
On March 28, Earth was hit by an X-class solar flare that was strong enough to ionize part of the planet's atmosphere. If a solar storm as big as the Carrington Event struck today, it could lead ...
NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare – as seen in the bright flash on the left – on Dec. 31. 2023. The image shows a blend of 171 and 131 Angstrom extreme ultraviolet ...
What were those red objects at the bottom of the moon during Monday's total solar eclipse? Social media was shocked at the sight of a red triangle around the moon during totality last Monday, with ...
During the recent total solar eclipse, you may have glimpsed what looked like explosive solar flares bursting from the sun after its fiery corona briefly came into view. But it turns out this was ...
Earthlings have reported spotting solar flares during Monday's total eclipse. The sun on Monday was expected to be at the height of its activity during its 11 year solar cycle also known as its ...
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