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Submitted on 2024-04-02
Active region NOAA 13615 was one of the larger sunspot groups so far this solar cycle. During its transit, it produced 1 X-class flare and 43 M-class flares, the latter is an exceptionally high number.
Submitted on 2024-03-28
NOAA 3615 produced its first X-class flare late on 28 March. ***UPDATE: The associated CME has no earth-directed component.***
Submitted on 2024-03-23
A long-duration X1 flare was associated with the strongest proton event so far this solar cycle, as well as with an earth-directed full halo CME. UPDATE: The ICME arrived shortly after noon on 24 March, sparking a severe geomagnetic storm.
Submitted on 2024-03-18
Active region NOAA 3599 had already rotated over the Sun's west limb when it produced a spectacular long duration C-class flare.
Submitted on 2024-03-11
The polar field reversal on the Sun is ongoing, but it is not completed yet as testified by observations.
Submitted on 2024-03-05
A moderate geomagnetic storm was observed on 3 March. Polar lights were photographed as far south as mid-England and Lower Saxony in Germany.
Submitted on 2024-02-27
So far this solar cycle, NOAA 13590 is the largest sunspot group and it has produced the strongest solar flare. Some perspective.
Submitted on 2024-02-22
NOAA 3590 produced 3 X-class flares in 24 hours: an X1.8 flare peaking late on 21 February, an X1.7 flare peaking early on 22 February, and an X6.3 event that peaked on 22 February at 22:34UTC. The latter is the strongest flare so far this solar cycle. UPDATED.
Submitted on 2024-02-19
A stunning double eruption took place near the northeast solar limb on 12 February.
Submitted on 2024-02-16
NOAA 3576 unleashed a powerful X2.5 flare on 16 February at 06:53 UTC.
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