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    Sun Releases 2 Strong Solar Flares

    On the left, an image of the Sun labeled X2.4. The Sun is against a black background. It appears as a dark gold color, with bright purple areas representing active regions. Toward the top right, there is a bright blue X with solar material. On the right side of the image, there is another Sun. This one is teal with swirls of black. On the top right, there is a bright blue and white X from the flare.

    The Sun emitted two strong solar flares, the first peaking at 9:07 p.m. ET on April 23. The second strong solar flare peaked at 4:13 a.m. ET on April 24. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured images of the events.  Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions […]

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