"Historic Sunspot Returns, Threatening Blackouts and Auroras"
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The notorious sunspot cluster AR3664 has reappeared, continuing to emit significant radiation and recently causing a strong X2.8 solar flare. This sunspot, responsible for the strongest geomagnetic storm in over 20 years earlier this month, is now turning to face Earth again, potentially leading to more solar storms and disruptions in technology, while also creating colorful auroras.
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