Monster X-class flare launches massive solar storm towards Earth

The sun has produced a powerful X-class solar flare, registering a magnitude of X7.1, which triggered a temporary radio blackout over parts of the U.S. and released a significant coronal mass ejection (CME).

The flare, originating from sunspot AR3842, occurred on October 1 and is the second strongest of Solar Cycle 25, which began in 2019.

The CME is expected to reach Earth on October 5, potentially causing a geomagnetic storm that could lead to vibrant auroras at lower latitudes.

This event signals that we are likely entering solar maximum, a peak in the sun’s 11-year cycle marked by increased solar activity.

This year alone, 41 X-class flares have been recorded, more than in the previous nine years combined, Live Science has reported.

read more: https://www.livescience.com/space/the-sun/monster-x-class-flare-launches-massive-solar-storm-towards-earth-and-could-trigger-auroras-this-weekend

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