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    Strong Flare Erupts from Sun

    Extreme ultraviolet image of the Sun showing the bright flash of a solar flare on the left side

    The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 4:25 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 14. 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 Strong Solar Flare

    The Sun appears in shades of red, with darker and brighter areas scattered around. On the far right edge of the Sun is a very bright area, with a long filamentary structure extending outward from it, toward the right.

    The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 11:38 a.m. ET on May 13, 2025. 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 spacecraft and astronauts.    ...

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