Solar storm

Look: NASA captures X-class solar flare in incredible detail

by Robin Bea
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The last week of October 2021 was a busy time for the Sun, as a burst of solar activity culminated in an X-class flare on October 28.

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X-class flares are the strongest type of solar flare.
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