Solar radiation storm warning issued and canceled after M5.8 solar flare, major X1.1 flare erupts at 20:50 UTC
A surge in solar activity, including a major X1.1 flare, has triggered radio blackouts and warnings of an impending G3-class magnetic storm.
📍 Aftermath
A powerful X-class solar flare triggered radio blackouts across North America and led scientists to expect a strong geomagnetic storm. A solar radiation storm warning was issued and subsequently canceled after an M5.8 solar flare, followed by a major X1.1 flare.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
What was the strongest flare reported?
A major X1.1 flare erupted at 20:50 UTC.
What immediate impact has the solar activity had?
A solar eruption triggered a radio blackout over North America.
When is the magnetic storm expected to arrive?
A strong G3-class magnetic storm is expected to hit Earth on July 2.
Where it stands
The Sun has exhibited increased activity, releasing 17 flares within a 24-hour period. This includes an M5.8 solar flare and a major X1.1 flare that erupted at 20:50 UTC.
These events have already caused a radio blackout over North America. Coverage from NASA Science, India Today, and AKIpress News Agency emphasizes the volatility of these eruptions.
While one radiation storm warning was issued and subsequently canceled, reports indicate the Sun has returned to dangerous activity levels. Attention is now focused on July 2, when a strong G3-class magnetic storm is expected to hit Earth.
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- Warning from scientists: The strongest magnetic storm is expected since March. Medianews.az · 48d ago
- Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackouts across North America Yahoo · 48d ago
- Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend Space · 48d ago
- Strongest Geomagnetic Storm in Recent Months Expected on Earth Zamin.uz · 48d ago
- Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackouts across North America Space · 48d ago
- Powerful explosion occurred on the Sun Modern.az · 48d ago
- Solar eruption triggers radio blackout over North America, geomagnetic storm coming India Today · 48d ago
- Strong G3-Class magnetic storm expected to hit Earth on Jul 2 AKIpress News Agency · 48d ago
- 17 flares in 24 hours: The Sun returns to dangerous activity levels www1.ru · 48d ago
- Sun Releases Strong Flare NASA Science (.gov) · 48d ago
- Solar radiation storm warning issued and canceled after M5.8 solar flare, major X1.1 flare erupts at 20:50 UTC The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform · 48d ago broke it first
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