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Solar storm warning! Sunspot AR3559 could hurl out X-class solar flares, reveals NASA
12Mar By adminNo Comments
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Solar storm warning! Sunspot AR3559 could hurl out X-class solar flares, reveals NASA

[ad_1] Yet another solar storm warning has been issued by NASA, this time due to Sunspot AR3559. Over the last few months, the solar activity has increased, resulting in multiple X-class solar flares. Some of these flares have caused radio blackouts in regions. As we move towards the peak of solar cycle 25, the Sun's activity, which includes solar flares, CMEs, solar storms, and geomagnetic storms, is expected to increase even more. Now, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has issued a solar storm warning. Also Read: NASA prepares for solar storm surge as new research unravels complexity of solar phenomena Solar storm alertAccording to a report by spaceweather.com, NASA SDO forecasts that a region on the Sun's surface, termed Sunspot AR3559, has a magnetic field that has been class...
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Volatile Sunspot all set to spew out solar flare, trigger a solar storm, reveals NASA
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Volatile Sunspot all set to spew out solar flare, trigger a solar storm, reveals NASA

[ad_1] In the last two months, we've witnessed a sharp increase in solar activity. This is due to the approaching solar maximum, a period in the Sun's 11-year cycle where its activity is at its peak. Consequently, Earth has been bombarded with solar particles, CMEs, solar flares, solar storms and geomagnetic storms. Just recently, a G2-class geomagnetic storm sparked auroras over the Arctic Circle. In a new development, NASA says that a sunspot could hurl out an M-class solar flare which could trigger a solar storm. Check details.Also Read: Know when and where to witness total solar eclipse 2024 Solar stormAccording to a report by spaceweather.com, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)  forecasts that a region on the Sun's surface, termed Sunspot AR3595, has the potential to emit sola...
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Solar storm alert! Sunspot AR3576 poses X-class solar flare danger to Earth, reveals NASA
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Solar storm alert! Sunspot AR3576 poses X-class solar flare danger to Earth, reveals NASA

[ad_1] In recent months, the frequency of X-class solar flares has increased. This rise in solar activity can be attributed to the approaching peak of solar cycle 25, which is expected to arrive in 2024-25. On December 31, the strongest solar flare in 7 years was captured by the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It originated from the same sunspot that hurled out another X2.8 solar flare on December 14. Now, another X-class solar flare danger has been observed by NASA. Know all about this solar storm alert for Earth.Solar storm alertAccording to a report by spaceweather.com, NASA's SDO, forecasts that a region on the Sun's surface, termed Sunspot AR3576, has a ‘beta-gamma-delta' magnetic field that could trigger X-class solar flares. At the same time, another sunspot designated AR3...
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Solar storm danger: Sunspot ‘10 times wider than Earth’ could hurl out M-class solar flares
22Jan By adminNo Comments
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Solar storm danger: Sunspot ‘10 times wider than Earth’ could hurl out M-class solar flares

[ad_1] Earth witnessed f X-class solar flares a number of times in the last few months. For the unaware, X-class solar flares are the most intense flares which can result in long-lasting radiation storms. In December, there were two instances of terrifying X-class solar flares hitting the planet, one of which caused a radio blackout in the polar regions for almost 3 days. Now, another solar storm danger has been highlighted as a massive sunspot on the solar surface could hurl out M-class solar flares towards Earth. Know all about this solar storm danger. Solar storm dangerAccording to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sunspot AR3559 tripled in size over the weekend, and it is now 10 times wider than Earth! It has more than 12 dark cores. NASA says you need just ecl...
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Solar storm warning: Unstable sunspots could hurl out X-class solar flares today, NASA says
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Solar storm warning: Unstable sunspots could hurl out X-class solar flares today, NASA says

[ad_1] Even though we're just 4 days into 2024, we've seen already seen several strong solar flares hurled out towards Earth, sparking a solar storm. On December 31, the Sun hurled out an X-class solar flare that hit Earth just a few days ago, and it is still causing radio blackouts in the polar regions. The Sun has been showing all its might for the past couple of months and as we approach the solar maximum that will likely occur in 2024-25, its wrath is only expected to increase. NASA has revealed that the effects of this rising solar activity are now being seen again as multiple sunspots possess energy for solar flares that can spark a solar storm. Know all about this upcoming solar storm today.Solar storm todayAccording to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), only...
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Sun sparks solar storm, causes radio blackouts on Earth; NASA SDO reveals reason and affected regions
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Sun sparks solar storm, causes radio blackouts on Earth; NASA SDO reveals reason and affected regions

[ad_1] On December 31, the Sun generated the strongest solar flare in 7 years and it was captured by the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It originated from the same sunspot that hurled out another X2.8 solar flare on December 14. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this X-class solar flare also sparked radio blackouts. Now, it has been revealed that Earth is still reeling from the efforts of the solar storm thereby generated, and radio blackouts are still being observed. The regions specifically hit are in the Polar regions. The solar storm also generated some beautiful auroras in this region. Know all about it.X-class solar flare sparks radio blackoutsThe solar flare hurled out by the Sun was of X5.0 intensity. The NOAA report states, “An X2....
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NASA’s SDO snaps strongest solar flare since 2017, sparking radio blackouts on Earth
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NASA’s SDO snaps strongest solar flare since 2017, sparking radio blackouts on Earth

[ad_1] Slowly and steadily, solar activity has been on the rise after a brief lull. In the last few months, we've witnessed a growing number of solar flares, and solar storms, all of which have been linked to the current solar cycle. For the unaware, the solar cycle is an 11-year period during which the Sun's activity crests and troughs. According to scientists, the solar cycle 25 will enter the peak of solar maximum in mid-2024, and it has already exceeded the predicted number of sunspots. However, the solar activity isn't likely to decrease anytime soon, and a stark reminder of the Sun's might was witnessed on December 31, 2023, as the strongest solar flare since 2017 was recorded by NASA. Check details.Solar flareAccording to NASA, the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured the st...
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Solar storm approaching Earth soon, set to hit on January 1! Auroras to be visible in high latitudes
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Solar storm approaching Earth soon, set to hit on January 1! Auroras to be visible in high latitudes

[ad_1] With 2024 approaching, the frequency of solar storms, solar flares, geomagnetic storms, and other solar phenomena is set to increase. According to various models and predictions by scientists, the solar cycle 25 will enter the peak of solar maximum in mid-2024. Solar maximum is when the Sun has the highest number of sunspots (active areas of solar flares). These sunspots are what send these vicious solar storms toward the Earth. A recent report has suggested that a solar storm is set to hit Earth and there's a chance that it will generate auroras. Know all about it.Solar storm todayAccording to Space Weather Physicist Dr. Tamitha Skov, a solar storm was launched towards Earth on December 25. It will result in fast solar winds that are expected to boost solar flares and solar stor...
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Terrifying X-class solar flare hits Earth, sparks radio blackout across US, says NASA
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Terrifying X-class solar flare hits Earth, sparks radio blackout across US, says NASA

[ad_1] The Sun has been showing all its might for the past couple of months and as we approach the solar maximum, which will likely occur in 2025, its wrath is only expected to increase. The solar maximum is the period of greatest solar activity during the Sun's 11-year cycle. At solar max, the changes in the Sun's magnetic field result in more solar activity such as sunspots, CMEs, eruptions, and more. The effects of this rising solar activity were seen a few days ago as NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded the strongest solar flare of this solar cycle 25. Know all about it.Solar flare capturedAccording to NOAA, the solar flare that was emitted from the Sun's surface was of X2.8 intensity which originated from the Active solar region 2514, and hi...
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NASA says two sunspots could hurl out M-class solar flares towards Earth; Check details
11Dec By adminNo Comments
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NASA says two sunspots could hurl out M-class solar flares towards Earth; Check details

[ad_1] Earth has been bombarded with solar activity in the last few months. In July, it was revealed that 2023 had already broken a 21-year record for the highest number of sunspots which were even more than initially predicted by scientists. But what does the rising number of sunspots mean? The number of sunspots on the Sun is directly related to the intensity of the solar peak. So, the higher the number of sunspots, the higher the chances of solar storms. Solar storms are caused by coronal mass ejections (CME) particles released whenever a solar eruption occurs. These eruptions, also known as solar flares, occur at the center of sunspots, which are the regions of unstable magnetic fields on the surface of the Sun. In a new development, the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has tra...
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