"Sun's Massive Solar Flare Disrupts Radio Communications and Frequencies"

Earth is expected to be hit by the largest solar flare in six years, which could potentially cause massive power outages. The recent class X flare, the most powerful type, has already caused temporary radio blackouts in South America. Although the flare was not directly facing Earth, a massive solar storm is predicted to hit on December 17. The flare was accompanied by a coronal mass ejection (CME), which can trigger geomagnetic storms that disrupt energy grids and affect satellite orbits. While the impact is expected to be minimal, there is a chance of a "glancing blow." Solar storms pose a danger to astronauts and can damage satellites, power grids, and electrical systems.