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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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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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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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Views of the northern lights may reach the U.S. this weekend. Here’s where

The sun emitted its most powerful solar flare in seven years on Thursday night, a cosmic event forecasted to create views of the northern lights across the U.S. this weekend, reports Live Science. Views of the northern lights are most likely to be visible this weekend in northern U.

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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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Sun unleashes monster X7.1 flare that could supercharge Earth auroras (video)

The Oct. 1 flare was the second-most powerful of Solar Cycle 25. The sun welcomed October with a bang, firing off two powerful flares in just over 24 hours. The more recent of the two was an X ...

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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.

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Monster X-class flare launches massive solar storm towards Earth — and could trigger auroras this weekend

The sun just unleashed one of its largest solar explosions in recent years, temporarily causing a radio blackout on Earth and ...

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