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The Sun Unleashed a Huge Solar Flare at Earth

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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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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.

Largest solar flare in 7 years erupts toward Earth

The largest solar flare of the current solar cycle exploded Thursday, emanating from a sunspot directly facing Earth. Classified as an X-9, this is the most powerful flare of the cycle to date.

Northern Lights, Solar Flare

Prepare For Big Northern Lights Display This Weekend After Massive Solar Flare

The Northern Lights may be seen in the U.S. this weekend after major solar activity this week, including the largest solar flare of the current Solar Cycle 25.

FOX News on MSN · 10h

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.

ABC 17 News · 11h

Northern lights could be visible this weekend on the horizon

A strong G3 geomagnetic storm watch is in effect this weekend which could bring the auroras back to the lower Midwest. This display will likely not be as brilliant as the gorgeous auroras we saw months ago,

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Biggest solar flare since 2017 erupts from sun and Earth is in the firing line (video)

On Oct. 3, the sun released the most powerful solar flare this solar cycle, a colossal X9.05 eruption — and it's heading for ...

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 ...

Solar storm heading toward Earth, Northern Lights viewing timeline

NASA says a solar flare ranked with a strength of X7.1 occurred on the earth-facing side of the sun. This ranking of X7.1 ...

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