Over the weekend, the sun- which is entering the high point of its eleven-year cycle- let off a X1.7 solar flare. This type is at the high end of the flare rating scale indicating the energy released. NASA cameras jsut happened to catch a glimpse.
If we have seen one X-type solar flare, we are likely to see more as the cycle progresses. Flares pointed at Earth can produce communication and electrical equipments disruptions, but can also produce spectacular light signs via the Northern Lights. Some even as far South as the Central U.S., or at least latitudinal-relative speaking.
If we have seen one X-type solar flare, we are likely to see more as the cycle progresses. Flares pointed at Earth can produce communication and electrical equipments disruptions, but can also produce spectacular light signs via the Northern Lights. Some even as far South as the Central U.S., or at least latitudinal-relative speaking.
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