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| NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a solar flare on Oct. 23, 2024, showcasing the bright flash on the left. The image highlights extremely hot material in flares, shown in colorized orange extreme ultraviolet light. |
On October 23, 2024, a powerful solar flare peaked at 11:57 p.m. ET, as recorded by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. This event, classified as an X3.3 class flare, marks it among the most intense solar flares observed.
Solar flares are sudden bursts of energy that can disrupt radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts. The X-class designation signifies the flare’s high intensity, with the number indicating its strength.
To learn more about potential impacts of this solar activity on Earth, visit NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center at https://spaceweather.gov/. This official resource provides forecasts, watches, warnings, and alerts related to space weather. NASA continuously monitors the Sun and surrounding space environment using a fleet of spacecraft, studying everything from solar activity to magnetic fields affecting Earth.
