Scientists are currently trying to determine if a coronal mass ejection (CME) was also launched.
The X1.1 eruption briefly disrupted radio communications across the daylight side of Earth.
See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. There is a chance of powerful X-class solar flares that are capable of ...
See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A volatile sunspot has been spitting out solar flares this week, with ...
On Tuesday, the sun launched its largest solar flare in seven years and the largest of the ongoing 11-year solar cycle. It marks the culmination of an excessively busy period for our closest star. The ...