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    Strong Solar Flare Erupts from Sun

    The Sun, shown in bronze. There are several bright areas and one very dark splotch. On the upper left is a bright white line – this is the flare.

    The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 5:34 p.m. EST on Feb. 22, 2024. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to …

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    Sun Releases Two Strong Flares

    A teal Sun is slowly rotating against the black expanse of space. A few bright active regions are seen on the Sun. On the upper left area, there eruption of light off the Sun, then again a few moments later. On the bottom left, a small eruption of solar material is seen.

    The Sun emitted two strong solar flares, the first one peaking at 6:07 p.m. EST on Feb. 21, 2024, and the second peaking at 1:32 a.m. EST on Feb. 22, 2024. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and …

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    Strong Solar Flare Erupts from Sun

    A triptych of the Sun shows the bright burst of a solar flare erupting in different wavelengths of light

    The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 1:53 a.m. EST on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks …

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    Sun Releases Strong Solar Flare

    Full image of the Sun against a black background and colorized in a vibrant teal color, which showcases the dynamic beauty of the Sun and highlights areas of activity. The X3.3 flare appears as a bright white flash on the lower right side of the image.

    The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 8:14 a.m. EST, on Feb. 9, 2024. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to …

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