The sun erupted with an X2.3-class solar flare on November 6, 2024, originating from sunspot region AR 3883.

This powerful flare caused radio blackouts, particularly affecting high-frequency signals over parts of the Atlantic Ocean, South America, and Africa.

Scientists are awaiting data from NASA’s SOHO spacecraft to determine if a coronal mass ejection (CME) will impact Earth, potentially causing geomagnetic storms and auroras.

Solar flares are classified by strength, with X-class being the most powerful, and this flare reached an R3-Strong level on the Space Weather Scale, Space.com has reported.

The sun remains active, with the possibility of more solar flare events in the coming days.

Written by B.C. Begley