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| NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured a striking image of a solar flare on August 8, 2024. The bright flash visible on the right side of the image represents the flare, rendered in teal to highlight the extremely hot material in the event. This image, taken in a subset of extreme ultraviolet light, vividly illustrates the intense energy and heat associated with solar flares. |
On August 8, 2024, at 3:35 p.m. ET, the Sun unleashed a powerful solar flare, which has been classified as an X1.3 flare. This event, captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, is among the most intense solar flares, with X-class flares representing the highest levels of solar activity.
Solar flares are intense bursts of radiation that can influence various aspects of our technology. These flares can disrupt radio communications, impact electric power grids, and interfere with navigation signals. Additionally, they pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts.
For more information on how this space weather event may affect Earth, visit NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center at. NOAA provides official forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts related to space weather. NASA continues to monitor the Sun and surrounding space with a range of spacecraft, contributing valuable data to understand and manage the impacts of solar activity.