Sun unleashes triple solar flares, boosting chances for vivid northern lights
TL;DR
Three major solar flares erupted from sunspot region 4455 in under 24 hours—M9.3, M7.9 and an X1—that triggered radio blackouts on Earth and launched Earth-directed CMEs. With geomagnetic storm activity expected (G1–G3) in the coming days, forecasters say auroras could appear at lower latitudes if the CMEs hit as anticipated (potentially around June 4–6).
- Sun erupts with 3 colossal solar flares in less than 24 hours, boosting chances for northern lights Space
- Strong Flare Erupts from Sun NASA Science (.gov)
- Brief S1 solar radiation storm observed after large far side CME The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform
- Highest X-Class Solar Flare Recorded: Plasma Stream Heading to Earth Zamin.uz
- X1.0 solar flare erupts from geoeffective Region 4455 The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform
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