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    Strong Solar Flare Erupts from Sun

    The Sun, shown in orange, against a black background. There are several dark splotches and bright orange and yellow regions. On the upper left, there is a bright white area — the flare.

    The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 7:48 a.m. ET on Jan. 4, 2025. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Solar Ultraviolet Imager, 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 …

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    Sun Releases Strong Solar Flare

    The Sun appears in shades of green with some brighter and darker regions, set against a black background. In the upper left part of the Sun is a bright flash of white, a solar flare.

    The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 5:41 p.m. ET on Jan. 3, 2025. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Solar Ultraviolet Imager, 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 …

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    Strong Flare Erupts from Sun

    An ultraviolet image of the Sun with the bright flash of a flare visible on the upper left

    The Sun emitted a strong flare, peaking at 6:39 a.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 3. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Solar Ultraviolet Imager, 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, …

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