In terms of categorization of solar flare intensity, the letter X signifies the highest level of energy dissipated by the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Sunspot region 4114 erupted with a colossal M8.46 class solar flare on June 15. . | Credit: NASA ...

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Sunspot region 4114 has unleashed its most powerful solar flare yet — an X1.9 class that erupted late June 19, triggering shortwave radio blackouts across the Pacific Ocean, including parts of Hawaii.

A high-powered solar flare erupted from the sun last week, causing a major radio blackout in Europe and Asia. The eruption happened at 3:25 a.m., meaning that the sun wasn't in the Texas sky at the ...

The sun is not a static, tranquil sphere of gas, but an active, turbulent star with magnetic fields that twist and snap in powerful eruptions. Among the most striking and energetic of these eruptions ...

The X5.1-class eruption from sunspot AR4274 is this year's most powerful solar flare and Earth is in the firing line. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.