Solar radiation storm warning issued and canceled after M5.8 solar flare, major X1.1 flare erupts at 20:50 UTC
Increased solar activity has triggered warnings as multiple flares, including a major X1.1 event, erupt from the Sun.
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A period of high solar activity has been recorded, featuring a total of 17 flares within a 24-hour window. These events include an M5.8 solar flare, which prompted a solar radiation storm warning that has since been canceled, and a major X1.1 solar flare that erupted at 20:50 UTC.
Coverage from outlets including NASA Science, The Watchers, Modern.az, NEWS.am TECH, AKIpress News Agency, and www1.ru emphasizes both the X-class classification of the flares and the high frequency of solar activity. Reports highlight that the Sun has reached a state of increased intensity.
Future reports will track the arrival of a G3-class magnetic storm. This storm is expected to impact Earth on July 2.
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Quick answers
What level of solar flare was recently recorded?
Coverage confirms an M5.8 flare and a major X1.1 flare.
Is a magnetic storm expected?
Yes, a G3-class magnetic storm is expected to hit Earth on July 2.
What is the status of the solar radiation storm warning?
The warning issued following the M5.8 flare has been canceled.
Coverage (6)
- Powerful explosion occurred on the Sun Modern.az · 17h ago
- Powerful X-class solar flare recorded on the Sun NEWS.am TECH · 17h ago
- Strong G3-Class magnetic storm expected to hit Earth on Jul 2 AKIpress News Agency · 17h ago
- 17 flares in 24 hours: The Sun returns to dangerous activity levels www1.ru · 17h ago
- Sun Releases Strong Flare NASA Science (.gov) · 17h ago
- Solar radiation storm warning issued and canceled after M5.8 solar flare, major X1.1 flare erupts at 20:50 UTC The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform · 17h ago
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