Sun unleashes powerful solar flares. Here's what it means.

The flares are coming from a solar region that was created in late January.

X1.9 solar flare - hyperactive sunspot eruption seen by spacecraft

Sunspot AR3184 erupted with an X1.9-class solar flare. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captured the fireworks. The sunspot has been very active since it rotated into SDO's view. Credit: ...

Sun emitting solar flares since Feb 1, disrupting communications: Why it’s happening and will India face blackouts?

In India, Indian Space Research Organisation said it is closely tracking the situation and warned of possible radio blackouts ...

Image: Strong solar flare

This Feb. 4, 2026, image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures a strong solar flare erupting from the star.
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See it: NASA captures strong X-class solar flare from Sun, Potential for enhanced auroras

The Sun released a strong solar flare on Tuesday, Feb. 3, following several eruptions in the preceding days, prompting ...

Sun unleashes one of its most powerful solar flares to date

Space weather has seen a flurry of activity this week. An explosive solar flare that erupted Tuesday, just two days after the ...
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Sun releases multiple M and X class solar flares within 24 hours

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.

The sun lit up with a stunning display. Are northern lights next?

A new sunspot group has quickly grown and is spewing out the most intense type of solar flare. Effects on Earth are forecast ...
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Sun releases strong solar flares, causing communications blackouts: What to know

In the span of two days last week, the sun released two strong solar flares — meaning the solar system experienced its most powerful explosions which can cause some communications blackouts on Earth, ...