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Sun Unleashes Most Powerful Flare We’ve Seen in 2025 : ScienceAlert

Last updated: May 15, 2025 1:35 am
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On 14 May 2025, a massive solar flare erupted from the eastern limb of the Sun, specifically from active sunspot region AR 4087. This X2.7 solar flare peaked at 08:25 UTC, emitting powerful X- and gamma radiation that briefly caused radio blackouts on Earth’s dayside. Fortunately, no further effects are expected to reach our planet, as reported by the NOAA.

Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are common during the most active phase of the Sun’s 11-year cycle, which it is currently in. The most potent flare of the current cycle occurred in October 2024, measuring X9.0 in intensity.

A solar flare is a sudden release of energy resulting from the snapping and reconnecting of magnetic field lines on the Sun. On the other hand, a coronal mass ejection (CME) is likened to a solar sneeze, expelling billions of tons of solar particles entangled with magnetic fields into the Solar System.

The interaction of high-speed solar particles from CMEs with Earth’s atmosphere leads to the spectacular auroras australis and borealis. The effects of flares and CMEs on Earth depend on the direction of the eruption and its strength. Eruptions from the center of the Sun’s disk can directly impact Earth, causing mesmerizing displays of light in the sky.

When a CME collides with Earth, it triggers a geomagnetic storm, which can occasionally pose hazards. These storms can generate electrical currents in Earth’s atmosphere, leading to power grid disruptions, navigation issues, communication blackouts, and impacts on satellites and aircraft.

Despite the X2.7 flare on May 14, AR 4087 remains active, producing additional moderate M-class flares. This behavior is typical during the solar maximum phase, characterized by heightened sunspot, flare, and CME activity. Although solar activity seems to be decreasing since the announcement of solar maximum in October 2024, AR 4087’s movement across the Sun’s face suggests potential for more outbursts directed towards Earth.

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As we continue to monitor the Sun’s activity, let’s hope for clear skies and non-hazardous CMEs in the days ahead.

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