The Strongest Solar Flare of the Current Cycle

The Sun emitted a X8.7 class solar flare on 14 May 2024, peaking at approximately 16:51 UTC, the strongest solar flare of the current solar cycle, so far.
Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory movies courtesy of NASA/SDO and the AIA, EVE, and HMI science teams

[@SciNewsRo]

Solar flare classes explained: A, B, C, M and X th-cam.com/video/56w_moy6klE/w-d-xo.html

[@raoulduke7668]

It's so crazy to think that these eruptions are responsible for northern lights here on earth!

[@connecticutaggie]

Why are there two flares which seem to be in opposition. Is this a coincidence or is there a mechanism that causes that?

[@jimmorrisey7409]

The solar pole's are about to reverse/flip so this could be a possibility why flares are in opposition?

[@Nekzuris]

I hope it will still be active when it reappears on the other side!

[@dissaid]

Double WoW!

[@dissaid]

Wow....

[@peggygilmour8905]

The strongest is not Earth facing.

[@raoulduke7668]

that does not really matter, they propagate outwards

[@hooblajoobla6969]

Think it was ah direct hit not long ago
Giving us ah spectacular light show
3rd & The 4th of May in Scotland
Prity much round the globe..Solar storm 🌬