"Massive Solar Eruption on Mercury Sparks Potential X-ray Auroras"

A massive eruption from the sun's hidden far side, likely triggered by a powerful solar flare, hurled a massive cloud of plasma into space that collided with Mercury, potentially causing "X-ray auroras" on the planet. This event is a sign that the sun's solar maximum may have begun earlier than expected, leading to more frequent and powerful solar storms. Concerns arise about monitoring the far side of the sun for surprise solar storms, but NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars provides a potential solution.