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X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years
X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years — and Earth is in the firing line (again)
The sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare since 2017, just days after it spat out another monster explosion. Both outbursts have launched solar storms that will likely hit Earth this weekend and trigger vibrant aurora displays.
The Sun Unleashed a Huge Solar Flare at Earth, And We're on Aurora Alert
Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are normal behavior for the Sun, particularly when it's in the peak of its activity cycle, as scientists believe is the case right now. They often occur in association with each other, erupting from sunspots on the surface of the Sun.
See NASA's Stunning Image of the Sun Spitting Out Its Biggest Solar Flare Since 2017
The sun is in a spirited mood as it kicks out a glowing series of solar flares, including a fresh X9 that's the most intense we've seen in years.
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Monster X-class flare launches massive solar storm towards Earth — and could trigger auroras this weekend
The sun just unleashed one of its largest solar explosions in recent years, temporarily causing a radio blackout on Earth and ...
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'Intense' Solar Flare Will Cause Major Geomagnetic Storms and Aurora Displays, NASA Says
Authorities predict that states as far south as Oregon and Illinois will be able to see auroras between now and Oct. 6 ...
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Maps show which states could see northern lights this weekend
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend. An eruption of solar material ...
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