At 3:08 a.m. on May 27, 2024, the Sun unleashed a powerful solar flare, captured in a stunning image by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which continuously monitors the Sun.
Solar flares are immense bursts of energy that can disrupt radio communications, electric power grids, and navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts.
This particular flare is classified as an X2.8, with "X" denoting the most intense category of flares and the number providing additional details about its strength.
Credit: NASA/SDO
