The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth.
Scientists are currently trying to determine if a coronal mass ejection (CME) was also launched.
Forecasters expect a coronal mass ejection and a powerful X-class solar flare could impact the Earth starting on Thursday.
Multiple CMEs are heading toward Earth, with G1-G2 geomagnetic storm conditions possible as the holiday weekend begins.
Fourth of July celebrations across the United States this weekend could be accompanied by light shows in the night skies, as ...
NOAA forecasts a G1, G2 or G3 geomagnetic storm on July 1-3 as a CME arrives, with aurora most likely on the northern horizon ...
On top of fireworks for America 250 celebrations in the U.S., the sky may have its own fireworks show, with the northern lights making an appearance. On Tuesday, the sun woke up with an X1.1 flare ...
A powerful solar flare from sunspot 4479 caused a radio blackout over North America and the Pacific, while an approaching ...
A powerful solar flare that erupted on Tuesday could give people across parts of the U.S. a chance to see the Northern Lights ...
The explosion on the Sun’s surface, which launched the cloud, originated from Region 4461 and was categorised as an M1.8 mid-range solar flare.
Research by university scientists suggests that solar flares may be far hotter than previously believed, offering new insights into the Sun’s behavior. The findings, recently published in the ...
The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth.