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  1. WAS welcomes back Dr. Lisa Upton to our science lecture series! How well did we predict Solar Cycle 25 — and what comes next? Join us tonight, March 17 at 8PM in our classroom, live on YouTube, or via Zoom webinar.
    was-ct.org/events/solar-cycle-25-update/
    #Astronomy #SolarPhysics #SpaceWeather #SolarCycle25 #Heliophysics #STEM #WomenInSTEM #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety

  2. WAS welcomes back Dr. Lisa Upton (SwRI) for her 3rd lecture with us! How well did we predict Solar Cycle 25; and what comes next? Join us March 17 at 8PM in the Westport Observatory's classroom (we'd love to see you!) and if you can't join us there watch live on YouTube, or via a Zoom webinar.

    was-ct.org/events/solar-cycle-25-update/

    #Astronomy #SolarPhysics #SpaceWeather #SolarCycle25 #Heliophysics #STEM #WomenInSTEM #WestportObservatory #WestportAstronomicalSociety

  3. #SolarFlares (Magnitude 2+) in the past 72hours (via #SolarHam)

    Flare Events (M2+) Past 72 Hours

    M5.2 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 02:50 UTC
    X2.8 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 00:36 UTC
    X8.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 23:57 UTC
    M5.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 16:07 UTC
    M5.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:50 UTC
    X1.0 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:33 UTC
    M6.7 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:12 UTC
    M2.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:13 UTC
    M6.6 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:02 UTC

    Source:
    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #AR4366

  4. #SolarFlares (Magnitude 2+) in the past 72hours (via #SolarHam)

    Flare Events (M2+) Past 72 Hours

    M5.2 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 02:50 UTC
    X2.8 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 00:36 UTC
    X8.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 23:57 UTC
    M5.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 16:07 UTC
    M5.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:50 UTC
    X1.0 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:33 UTC
    M6.7 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:12 UTC
    M2.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:13 UTC
    M6.6 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:02 UTC

    Source:
    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #AR4366

  5. #SolarFlares (Magnitude 2+) in the past 72hours (via #SolarHam)

    Flare Events (M2+) Past 72 Hours

    M5.2 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 02:50 UTC
    X2.8 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 00:36 UTC
    X8.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 23:57 UTC
    M5.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 16:07 UTC
    M5.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:50 UTC
    X1.0 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:33 UTC
    M6.7 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:12 UTC
    M2.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:13 UTC
    M6.6 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:02 UTC

    Source:
    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #AR4366

  6. #SolarFlares (Magnitude 2+) in the past 72hours (via #SolarHam)

    Flare Events (M2+) Past 72 Hours

    M5.2 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 02:50 UTC
    X2.8 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 00:36 UTC
    X8.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 23:57 UTC
    M5.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 16:07 UTC
    M5.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:50 UTC
    X1.0 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:33 UTC
    M6.7 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:12 UTC
    M2.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:13 UTC
    M6.6 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:02 UTC

    Source:
    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #AR4366

  7. #SolarFlares (Magnitude 2+) in the past 72hours (via #SolarHam)

    Flare Events (M2+) Past 72 Hours

    M5.2 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 02:50 UTC
    X2.8 AR 4366 2/2/26 @ 00:36 UTC
    X8.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 23:57 UTC
    M5.1 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 16:07 UTC
    M5.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:50 UTC
    X1.0 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:33 UTC
    M6.7 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 12:12 UTC
    M2.8 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:13 UTC
    M6.6 AR 4366 2/1/26 @ 10:02 UTC

    Source:
    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #AR4366

  8. My estimation (based on the position of #AR4366) is that it will be Earth-facing in 4-5 days...

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #XClassFlares

  9. My estimation (based on the position of #AR4366) is that it will be Earth-facing in 4-5 days...

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #XClassFlares

  10. My estimation (based on the position of #AR4366) is that it will be Earth-facing in 4-5 days...

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #XClassFlares

  11. My estimation (based on the position of #AR4366) is that it will be Earth-facing in 4-5 days...

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #XClassFlares

  12. My estimation (based on the position of #AR4366) is that it will be Earth-facing in 4-5 days...

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #XClassFlares

  13. From #SolarHam - Progression of new #Sunspot #AR4366 (not yet Earth-facing, but will be soon):

    "Sunspot Watch
    January 31, 2026 @ 04:15 UTC
    Newly assigned sunspot region 4366 continues to gradually develop as it turns into view in the northeast quadrant. It is currently producing minor C-Class flares and it is likely now a threat for a moderate M-Flare. Something to keep an eye on this weekend. Image by SDO/HMI.

    Growing Flare Threat
    January 31, 2026 @ 14:50 UTC
    AR 4366 continued to expand over the past 12 hours in both size and magnetic complexity. The region has a Beta-Delta magnetic configuration and is producing frequent mid level minor C-Flares. A moderate M-Flare will remain possible on Saturday.

    M6.6 Solar Flare
    February 1, 2026 @ 10:40 UTC
    Solar activity increases even further with an M6.6 solar flare peaking at 10:02 UTC (Feb 1). The source, AR 4366, is magnetically complex and is now a threat for an isolated X-Flare. Image below by SDO/AIA.

    High Solar Activity
    February 1, 2026 @ 16:50 UTC (UPDATED)
    What a difference a few days make on the Sun. Active sunspot region 4366 turned into a firecracker on Sunday with at least fifteen M-Class solar flares and one X-Flare (so far). Despite the brightness of these events, the mechanics have so far failed to launch any noteworthy coronal mass ejections into space and towards our planet. That could change over the next few days as the region continues to develop and currently sports a Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic configuration. More solar flares including another X-Flare will remain possible.

    [And today...]

    Impulsive X8.1 Solar Flare
    February 2, 2026 @ 00:10 UTC
    An impulsive X8.1 solar flare was just detected peaking at 23:57 UTC (Feb 1). This is the second strongest flare in terms of peak X-Ray flux of the current solar cycle. Although a bright flare, new imagery suggests that if a CME is associated, it will likely be fairly mild. Stay tuned to SolarHam where you will get the most up to date and accurate information regarding this space weather event."

    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #KesslerEffect #KesslerSyndrome #XClassFlares

  14. From #SolarHam - Progression of new #Sunspot #AR4366 (not yet Earth-facing, but will be soon):

    "Sunspot Watch
    January 31, 2026 @ 04:15 UTC
    Newly assigned sunspot region 4366 continues to gradually develop as it turns into view in the northeast quadrant. It is currently producing minor C-Class flares and it is likely now a threat for a moderate M-Flare. Something to keep an eye on this weekend. Image by SDO/HMI.

    Growing Flare Threat
    January 31, 2026 @ 14:50 UTC
    AR 4366 continued to expand over the past 12 hours in both size and magnetic complexity. The region has a Beta-Delta magnetic configuration and is producing frequent mid level minor C-Flares. A moderate M-Flare will remain possible on Saturday.

    M6.6 Solar Flare
    February 1, 2026 @ 10:40 UTC
    Solar activity increases even further with an M6.6 solar flare peaking at 10:02 UTC (Feb 1). The source, AR 4366, is magnetically complex and is now a threat for an isolated X-Flare. Image below by SDO/AIA.

    High Solar Activity
    February 1, 2026 @ 16:50 UTC (UPDATED)
    What a difference a few days make on the Sun. Active sunspot region 4366 turned into a firecracker on Sunday with at least fifteen M-Class solar flares and one X-Flare (so far). Despite the brightness of these events, the mechanics have so far failed to launch any noteworthy coronal mass ejections into space and towards our planet. That could change over the next few days as the region continues to develop and currently sports a Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic configuration. More solar flares including another X-Flare will remain possible.

    [And today...]

    Impulsive X8.1 Solar Flare
    February 2, 2026 @ 00:10 UTC
    An impulsive X8.1 solar flare was just detected peaking at 23:57 UTC (Feb 1). This is the second strongest flare in terms of peak X-Ray flux of the current solar cycle. Although a bright flare, new imagery suggests that if a CME is associated, it will likely be fairly mild. Stay tuned to SolarHam where you will get the most up to date and accurate information regarding this space weather event."

    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #KesslerEffect #KesslerSyndrome #XClassFlares

  15. From #SolarHam - Progression of new #Sunspot #AR4366 (not yet Earth-facing, but will be soon):

    "Sunspot Watch
    January 31, 2026 @ 04:15 UTC
    Newly assigned sunspot region 4366 continues to gradually develop as it turns into view in the northeast quadrant. It is currently producing minor C-Class flares and it is likely now a threat for a moderate M-Flare. Something to keep an eye on this weekend. Image by SDO/HMI.

    Growing Flare Threat
    January 31, 2026 @ 14:50 UTC
    AR 4366 continued to expand over the past 12 hours in both size and magnetic complexity. The region has a Beta-Delta magnetic configuration and is producing frequent mid level minor C-Flares. A moderate M-Flare will remain possible on Saturday.

    M6.6 Solar Flare
    February 1, 2026 @ 10:40 UTC
    Solar activity increases even further with an M6.6 solar flare peaking at 10:02 UTC (Feb 1). The source, AR 4366, is magnetically complex and is now a threat for an isolated X-Flare. Image below by SDO/AIA.

    High Solar Activity
    February 1, 2026 @ 16:50 UTC (UPDATED)
    What a difference a few days make on the Sun. Active sunspot region 4366 turned into a firecracker on Sunday with at least fifteen M-Class solar flares and one X-Flare (so far). Despite the brightness of these events, the mechanics have so far failed to launch any noteworthy coronal mass ejections into space and towards our planet. That could change over the next few days as the region continues to develop and currently sports a Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic configuration. More solar flares including another X-Flare will remain possible.

    [And today...]

    Impulsive X8.1 Solar Flare
    February 2, 2026 @ 00:10 UTC
    An impulsive X8.1 solar flare was just detected peaking at 23:57 UTC (Feb 1). This is the second strongest flare in terms of peak X-Ray flux of the current solar cycle. Although a bright flare, new imagery suggests that if a CME is associated, it will likely be fairly mild. Stay tuned to SolarHam where you will get the most up to date and accurate information regarding this space weather event."

    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #KesslerEffect #KesslerSyndrome #XClassFlares

  16. From #SolarHam - Progression of new #Sunspot #AR4366 (not yet Earth-facing, but will be soon):

    "Sunspot Watch
    January 31, 2026 @ 04:15 UTC
    Newly assigned sunspot region 4366 continues to gradually develop as it turns into view in the northeast quadrant. It is currently producing minor C-Class flares and it is likely now a threat for a moderate M-Flare. Something to keep an eye on this weekend. Image by SDO/HMI.

    Growing Flare Threat
    January 31, 2026 @ 14:50 UTC
    AR 4366 continued to expand over the past 12 hours in both size and magnetic complexity. The region has a Beta-Delta magnetic configuration and is producing frequent mid level minor C-Flares. A moderate M-Flare will remain possible on Saturday.

    M6.6 Solar Flare
    February 1, 2026 @ 10:40 UTC
    Solar activity increases even further with an M6.6 solar flare peaking at 10:02 UTC (Feb 1). The source, AR 4366, is magnetically complex and is now a threat for an isolated X-Flare. Image below by SDO/AIA.

    High Solar Activity
    February 1, 2026 @ 16:50 UTC (UPDATED)
    What a difference a few days make on the Sun. Active sunspot region 4366 turned into a firecracker on Sunday with at least fifteen M-Class solar flares and one X-Flare (so far). Despite the brightness of these events, the mechanics have so far failed to launch any noteworthy coronal mass ejections into space and towards our planet. That could change over the next few days as the region continues to develop and currently sports a Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic configuration. More solar flares including another X-Flare will remain possible.

    [And today...]

    Impulsive X8.1 Solar Flare
    February 2, 2026 @ 00:10 UTC
    An impulsive X8.1 solar flare was just detected peaking at 23:57 UTC (Feb 1). This is the second strongest flare in terms of peak X-Ray flux of the current solar cycle. Although a bright flare, new imagery suggests that if a CME is associated, it will likely be fairly mild. Stay tuned to SolarHam where you will get the most up to date and accurate information regarding this space weather event."

    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #KesslerEffect #KesslerSyndrome #XClassFlares

  17. From #SolarHam - Progression of new #Sunspot #AR4366 (not yet Earth-facing, but will be soon):

    "Sunspot Watch
    January 31, 2026 @ 04:15 UTC
    Newly assigned sunspot region 4366 continues to gradually develop as it turns into view in the northeast quadrant. It is currently producing minor C-Class flares and it is likely now a threat for a moderate M-Flare. Something to keep an eye on this weekend. Image by SDO/HMI.

    Growing Flare Threat
    January 31, 2026 @ 14:50 UTC
    AR 4366 continued to expand over the past 12 hours in both size and magnetic complexity. The region has a Beta-Delta magnetic configuration and is producing frequent mid level minor C-Flares. A moderate M-Flare will remain possible on Saturday.

    M6.6 Solar Flare
    February 1, 2026 @ 10:40 UTC
    Solar activity increases even further with an M6.6 solar flare peaking at 10:02 UTC (Feb 1). The source, AR 4366, is magnetically complex and is now a threat for an isolated X-Flare. Image below by SDO/AIA.

    High Solar Activity
    February 1, 2026 @ 16:50 UTC (UPDATED)
    What a difference a few days make on the Sun. Active sunspot region 4366 turned into a firecracker on Sunday with at least fifteen M-Class solar flares and one X-Flare (so far). Despite the brightness of these events, the mechanics have so far failed to launch any noteworthy coronal mass ejections into space and towards our planet. That could change over the next few days as the region continues to develop and currently sports a Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic configuration. More solar flares including another X-Flare will remain possible.

    [And today...]

    Impulsive X8.1 Solar Flare
    February 2, 2026 @ 00:10 UTC
    An impulsive X8.1 solar flare was just detected peaking at 23:57 UTC (Feb 1). This is the second strongest flare in terms of peak X-Ray flux of the current solar cycle. Although a bright flare, new imagery suggests that if a CME is associated, it will likely be fairly mild. Stay tuned to SolarHam where you will get the most up to date and accurate information regarding this space weather event."

    solarham.com/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #KesslerEffect #KesslerSyndrome #XClassFlares

  18. 🌞 GIANT SUNSPOT ALERT! A massive sunspot group—one of the biggest of Solar Cycle 25—is rotating into view. It spans ~130,000 km, and several of its dark cores are larger than Earth, making it an easy target for backyard scopes. It fired an M6 flare on Nov. 28, likely even stronger since it was partly hidden. Now that it’s facing Earth, future flares will be geoeffective. Full story at spaceweather.com

    Photo: Shahrin Ahmad

    #SpaceWeather #Sunspot #SolarCycle25 #SolarActivity #Astronomy

  19. Not one to shy away from a challenge; not going to let a somewhat dismal #spaceweather #spacewx forecast hinder my #amateurradio #hamradio #pota #parksontheair activation this morning. In less than an hour made forty #qrp #morsecode contacts on 40 meters during a #solarcycle25 K5 index #geomagneticstorm.

  20. Even the sun is getting in on the #ExtremeWeather action! Yikes!

    'The sun is slowly waking up': NASA warns that there may be more extreme #SpaceWeather for decades to come
    News

    A new NASA study suggests that solar activity will remain high or rise further in the coming decades, contradicting previous assumptions that the sun was quieting down — and scientists "don't completely understand" why.

    By Harry Baker, published September 17, 2025

    "NASA scientists are warning that the sun may be "waking up" from a brief period of relative inactivity, contradicting past assumptions about our home star. If true, this could mean that decades of potentially dangerous space weather are in store.

    [...]

    "In a new study, published Sept. 8 in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, researchers analyzed multiple metrics of solar activity, including solar wind, magnetic field strength and sunspot numbers, and found that they have been on an upward trend since around 2008, and could rise further over future cycles, suggesting that the deep solar minimum theory is well and truly dead.

    [...]

    "During the current maximum, Earth has also been hit by several major geomagnetic storms, or disturbances to the planet's magnetic field. The most noteworthy was an 'extreme' event in May 2024, which triggered some of the most vibrant aurora displays in centuries and caused over $500 million in damages."

    Full article:
    livescience.com/space/the-sun/

    #SolarFlares #SolarCycle25 #NewNormal? #CarringtonEvent?

  21. #SolarFlare update via #SolarHam

    Another X-Flare

    June 19, 2025 @ 23:55 UTC

    "X-Flare Alert. Sunspot region 4114 just produced an X1.9 solar flare peaking at 23:50 UTC (Jun 19). Coronal dimming is not yet evident meaning a noteworthy #CME is unlikely. More to follow whenever necessary."

    #XClass #SolarFlare
    #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather
    #SOHO #CarringtonEvent
    #Preparedness

  22. #SolarFlare update via #SolarHam

    Another X-Flare

    June 19, 2025 @ 23:55 UTC

    "X-Flare Alert. Sunspot region 4114 just produced an X1.9 solar flare peaking at 23:50 UTC (Jun 19). Coronal dimming is not yet evident meaning a noteworthy #CME is unlikely. More to follow whenever necessary."

    #XClass #SolarFlare
    #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather
    #SOHO #CarringtonEvent
    #Preparedness

  23. #SolarFlare update via #SolarHam

    Another X-Flare

    June 19, 2025 @ 23:55 UTC

    "X-Flare Alert. Sunspot region 4114 just produced an X1.9 solar flare peaking at 23:50 UTC (Jun 19). Coronal dimming is not yet evident meaning a noteworthy #CME is unlikely. More to follow whenever necessary."

    #XClass #SolarFlare
    #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather
    #SOHO #CarringtonEvent
    #Preparedness

  24. #SolarFlare update via #SolarHam

    Another X-Flare

    June 19, 2025 @ 23:55 UTC

    "X-Flare Alert. Sunspot region 4114 just produced an X1.9 solar flare peaking at 23:50 UTC (Jun 19). Coronal dimming is not yet evident meaning a noteworthy #CME is unlikely. More to follow whenever necessary."

    #XClass #SolarFlare
    #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather
    #SOHO #CarringtonEvent
    #Preparedness

  25. #SolarFlare update via #SolarHam

    Another X-Flare

    June 19, 2025 @ 23:55 UTC

    "X-Flare Alert. Sunspot region 4114 just produced an X1.9 solar flare peaking at 23:50 UTC (Jun 19). Coronal dimming is not yet evident meaning a noteworthy #CME is unlikely. More to follow whenever necessary."

    #XClass #SolarFlare
    #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather
    #SOHO #CarringtonEvent
    #Preparedness

  26. Millions of Americans Told to Stay Indoors After Rare X1.2-Class Solar Flare Eruption

    Story by Michaele Allies
    June 17, 2025

    "On June 17, 2025, the Sun unleashed a powerful X1.2-class solar flare from sunspot region 4114, which was directly facing Earth. This intense burst of energy prompted warnings for millions of Americans to stay indoors for three days due to increased radiation risks and communication disruptions. The flare caused immediate effects such as radio blackouts, especially over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, impacting aviation and amateur radio operations.

    "This event underscores the importance of understanding solar flares, as they can significantly affect Earth's environment and modern technology, including satellites, power grids, and navigation systems. #NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory [#SDO] captured detailed imagery of the flare, while #NOAA issued alerts to help mitigate its impact. As solar activity intensifies during this solar cycle, such events remind us of the Sun’s power and the need for preparedness against space weather threats."

    msn.com/en-us/weather/topstori

    #XClass #SolarFlare #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather #SOHO #CarringtonEvent #Preparedness

  27. Millions of Americans Told to Stay Indoors After Rare X1.2-Class Solar Flare Eruption

    Story by Michaele Allies
    June 17, 2025

    "On June 17, 2025, the Sun unleashed a powerful X1.2-class solar flare from sunspot region 4114, which was directly facing Earth. This intense burst of energy prompted warnings for millions of Americans to stay indoors for three days due to increased radiation risks and communication disruptions. The flare caused immediate effects such as radio blackouts, especially over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, impacting aviation and amateur radio operations.

    "This event underscores the importance of understanding solar flares, as they can significantly affect Earth's environment and modern technology, including satellites, power grids, and navigation systems. #NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory [#SDO] captured detailed imagery of the flare, while #NOAA issued alerts to help mitigate its impact. As solar activity intensifies during this solar cycle, such events remind us of the Sun’s power and the need for preparedness against space weather threats."

    msn.com/en-us/weather/topstori

    #XClass #SolarFlare #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather #SOHO #CarringtonEvent #Preparedness

  28. Millions of Americans Told to Stay Indoors After Rare X1.2-Class Solar Flare Eruption

    Story by Michaele Allies
    June 17, 2025

    "On June 17, 2025, the Sun unleashed a powerful X1.2-class solar flare from sunspot region 4114, which was directly facing Earth. This intense burst of energy prompted warnings for millions of Americans to stay indoors for three days due to increased radiation risks and communication disruptions. The flare caused immediate effects such as radio blackouts, especially over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, impacting aviation and amateur radio operations.

    "This event underscores the importance of understanding solar flares, as they can significantly affect Earth's environment and modern technology, including satellites, power grids, and navigation systems. #NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory [#SDO] captured detailed imagery of the flare, while #NOAA issued alerts to help mitigate its impact. As solar activity intensifies during this solar cycle, such events remind us of the Sun’s power and the need for preparedness against space weather threats."

    msn.com/en-us/weather/topstori

    #XClass #SolarFlare #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather #SOHO #CarringtonEvent #Preparedness

  29. Millions of Americans Told to Stay Indoors After Rare X1.2-Class Solar Flare Eruption

    Story by Michaele Allies
    June 17, 2025

    "On June 17, 2025, the Sun unleashed a powerful X1.2-class solar flare from sunspot region 4114, which was directly facing Earth. This intense burst of energy prompted warnings for millions of Americans to stay indoors for three days due to increased radiation risks and communication disruptions. The flare caused immediate effects such as radio blackouts, especially over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, impacting aviation and amateur radio operations.

    "This event underscores the importance of understanding solar flares, as they can significantly affect Earth's environment and modern technology, including satellites, power grids, and navigation systems. #NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory [#SDO] captured detailed imagery of the flare, while #NOAA issued alerts to help mitigate its impact. As solar activity intensifies during this solar cycle, such events remind us of the Sun’s power and the need for preparedness against space weather threats."

    msn.com/en-us/weather/topstori

    #XClass #SolarFlare #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather #SOHO #CarringtonEvent #Preparedness

  30. Millions of Americans Told to Stay Indoors After Rare X1.2-Class Solar Flare Eruption

    Story by Michaele Allies
    June 17, 2025

    "On June 17, 2025, the Sun unleashed a powerful X1.2-class solar flare from sunspot region 4114, which was directly facing Earth. This intense burst of energy prompted warnings for millions of Americans to stay indoors for three days due to increased radiation risks and communication disruptions. The flare caused immediate effects such as radio blackouts, especially over the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii, impacting aviation and amateur radio operations.

    "This event underscores the importance of understanding solar flares, as they can significantly affect Earth's environment and modern technology, including satellites, power grids, and navigation systems. #NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory [#SDO] captured detailed imagery of the flare, while #NOAA issued alerts to help mitigate its impact. As solar activity intensifies during this solar cycle, such events remind us of the Sun’s power and the need for preparedness against space weather threats."

    msn.com/en-us/weather/topstori

    #XClass #SolarFlare #SolarCycle25 #SpaceWeather #SOHO #CarringtonEvent #Preparedness