NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory captures sunspot AR3341 blast a powerful X1.1 solar flare. Credit: Space.com | footage ...

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A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued after a powerful solar flare over the weekend. The solar flare peaked at 9:49 p.m. EST on Sunday, November 30, said NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which ...

Solar flares potentially destroying human civilization seems like a premise ripped from science fiction. However, there's a grain of truth in how fragile our tiny blue marble is as it hurtles around ...

A massive sunspot, over 10 times the size of Earth, has appeared on the sun. It is likely to produce multiple solar flares over the coming weeks, which could lead to bright auroras, the famous ...

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A powerful X1.9 solar flare from new sunspot AR4299 triggered strong radio blackouts, as giant sunspot AR4294 rotates into view with more activity likely. When you purchase through links on our site, ...