Strongest solar flare in nearly a decade (X8.7) occurred, but Earth is expected to be safe.
The Sun emitted its strongest solar flare in nearly a decade, rated as X8.7 on the scale for such flares, but Earth is expected to be safe from potential impacts, as the flare occurred on a part of the Sun moving away from Earth. This marks the largest solar flare of the current 11-year solar cycle, which is approaching its peak. Earlier this week, Earth experienced severe solar storms that created dazzling northern lights in unaccustomed places.
May 14, 2024
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