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Massive X4.2 solar flare strikes Earth, causing major disruptions across the globe
On February 4, 2026, the Sun unleashed an intense X4.2 solar flare, sparking significant radio blackouts across parts of ...
The flares are coming from a solar region that was created in late January.
This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star.
Solar flare triggers tech blackouts as X8.11-class eruption disrupts GPS, streaming, and satellite services ahead of incoming ...
Multiple M-class and X-class solar flares erupted within 24 hours as an active sunspot released intense radiation affecting Earth’s upper atmosphere and radio communications.
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Intense Solar Flares Could Spark Northern Lights This Week—See the Best Viewing Spots
A surge of solar activity could trigger auroras.
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Sun unleashes colossal X4.2 solar flare, knocking out radio signals across Africa and Europe (video)
An impulsive X4.2 solar flare sparked strong radio blackouts across Africa and Europe as the giant sunspot continues to rage.
Space weather has seen a flurry of activity this week. An explosive solar flare that erupted Tuesday, just two days after the sun unleashed one of its most powerful flares, temporarily disrupted ...
A solar storm is a catchall term that describes any disturbance in the sun that involves the violent ejection of solar ...
In India, Indian Space Research Organisation said it is closely tracking the situation and warned of possible radio blackouts ...
In a dramatic escalation of solar activity, the sun has unleashed an X8.3 flare — 2026’s strongest yet — causing radio blackouts as scientists monitor Earth-directed CMEs ...
Scientists say this powerful surge in solar activity could set the stage for the northern lights to appear as early as Thursday, Feb. 5 ...
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