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Dec 14, 2023 · NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this view of an X2.8-class solar flare erupting on Dec. 14, 2023. (Image credit: NASA/SDO) Powerful flares are often accompanied by coronal mass...
Jan 6, 2023 · A newly emerged sunspot is making its presence known, unleashing a powerful X-class solar flare that triggered shortwave radio blackouts across the South Pacific. NASA 's Solar Dynamics ...
Jan 12, 2023 · The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 5:47 p.m. EDT on Jan. 10, 2023. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy.
Jan 6, 2023 · An X1.2 class solar flare flashes on the left side of the Sun on Jan. 5, 2023. This animated gif was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows a blend of light from the 171 and 131 angstrom wavelengths.
Sep 25, 2023 · NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare – as seen in the bright flash on the right – on Aug. 5. 2023. The image shows a blend of extreme ultraviolet light that highlights the extremely hot material in flares and which is colorized in red and orange.
Feb 18, 2023 · An X2.2-class solar flare erupts from the sun on Feb. 17, 2023 in this image captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. (Image credit: NASA/SDO) Friday's solar flare erupted from a new...
Dec 31, 2023 · On this page you will find an overview of the strongest solar flares of the year 2023 together with links to more information in our archive and a video (if available) of the event.
Dec 31, 2023 · While many cities and towns across the globe ended 2023 with fireworks, the sun was busy producing some excitement of its own —an X5 solar flare. This was the largest solar flare observed by NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) since 2017.
Jan 1, 2024 · According to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, it peaked at 21:55 UTC (4:55 p.m. EST) on December 31, shortly after NASA declared on social media that 2023’s most significant flare was an...
Jun 26, 2023 · This flare is classified as an X1.0 flare. X-class denotes the most intense flares, while the number provides more information about its strength. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare – as seen in the bright flash on the lower left – on June 20, 2023.
