Strong Solar Flares Erupt from Sun, Potential for Northern Lights
• The sun emitted four strong solar flares, including an X8.1 flare, the strongest in years.
• These flares may cause displays of the Northern Lights and potential disruptions in satellite communications.
• The sun's magnetic activity, currently near its solar maximum, is expected to continue through 2026.
Solar flares cause excitement and raise concerns
The sun has recently unleashed a series of powerful solar flares, sparking excitement about potential displays of the Northern Lights and raising concerns about possible disruptions to satellite communications. According to NASA, four significant solar flares erupted on Sunday and Monday, with the most potent reaching an X8.1 classification, marking it as the strongest flare observed in several years.
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