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Surprise X-class solar flare from emerging sunspot triggers radio blackouts across the Americas
The sun has somewhat surprised forecasters today with a dramatic X-class solar flare from a newly emerging sunspot region.
Earth dodges massive solar storm, with space experts watching for more activity
Space experts are watching a sunspot region known as AR4046 which recently produced a significant solar flare and coronal mass ejection that had the potential to be as significant as the solar storm ...
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Has the sun already passed solar maximum?
Even if the specific monthly peak of the cycle has passed, it doesn't mean solar activity is over. Strong solar activity ...
What’s the difference between freckles, sunspots and moles?
A big freckle or a sunspot? A flat mole or a dark freckle? Here’s how to tell the difference between the three – and when to ...
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Astro Bob: Let's count sunspots!
Astronomers track the sun's 11-year cycle by counting sunspots. Also, we're expecting a strong geomagnetic storm and aurora ...
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How powerful solar flares cause radio blackouts on Earth
An unexpected X-class solar flare from a new sunspot region caused widespread radio blackouts across the Americas today ...