X5.1 Solar Flare Erupts, Triggers G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch
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A powerful X5.1 solar flare erupted from sunspot region 4274, marking the strongest flare from this region and the sixth strongest of the current solar cycle. The long-duration, highly eruptive flare peaked at 10:04 UTC and was followed by a significant coronal mass ejection (CME), prompting a G4 geomagnetic storm watch. The event demonstrates the increasing activity of Solar Cycle 25 and has potential impacts on Earth's space weather, including possible aurora displays and disruptions to satellite communications and power grids.
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An impressive long duration and highly eruptive X5.1 (R3-strong) solar flare peaked this morning at 10:04 UTC.
It became quickly clear that the eruption would be followed by an impressive coronal mass ejection (CME).
The resulting coronal wave following the solar explosion was clearly visible in satellite imagery.
Here she blows! Sunspot region 4274 produced its strongest solar flare thus far since it appeared on the east limb and the sixth strongest solar flare of the current solar cycle. An impressive long duration and highly eruptive X5.1 (R3-strong) solar flare
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