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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.

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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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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.

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‘Strongest of its kind’ flare may cause blackouts, massive solar storm on Earth

Earth is bracing for blackouts after the sun unleashed a massive X-class solar flare — the most powerful it can generate — Tuesday evening.

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Northern lights may be visible in Texas after strong solar storm

Two incoming solar storms mean the northern lights might just put on a stunning display over Texas again this weekend. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm warning for Friday and Saturday due to two powerful solar flares that erupted from the surface of the Sun on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Northern lights could be visible across Washington as solar storms intensify

Earlier this week, the sun released two strong flares, including one on Thursday, which was the largest since 2017.

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The sun unleashes its strongest flare this cycle

Yesterday the sun released a huge solar flare, and it's heading toward Earth. It's nothing to worry about since it's nowhere ...

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Rare chance to see northern lights may be possible this weekend due to solar flare

After an intense solar flare, residents in northern U.S. states may get the rare chance to view the northern lights under clear skies, and capture the event on camera.

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Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth

The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.

Sunday Night’s Northern Lights — What To Know

The Northern Lights may be seen in the U.S. this Friday and Sunday nights after major solar activity on Thursday, including ...

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