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    Strong Flare Erupts From Sun

    Image of the Sun in blue light with bright solar flares and active regions visible on the surface. The timestamp shows January 18, 2026, at 7:24 PM UTC in the upper right corner.

    The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 1:09 p.m. EST on Jan. 18, 2026. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured video 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 […]

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