On the 14th of December our star unleashed an X-class solar flare. Solar physicists classify strong flares into three categories, with C being the weakest, M the middling group and X the most potent.
A giant 'hole' has appeared on the surface of the Sun, and it could send 1.8 million-mph solar winds toward Earth by Friday.
A massive eruption of solar material, known as a coronal mass ejection or CME, was detected escaping from the Sun at 11:36 p.m. EDT on March 12, 2023. Even though the CME erupted from the opposite side of the Sun, its impacts were felt at Earth.
A team of scientists from US scientists have proposed a bold idea for protecting Earth against solar flare activity - placing a giant magnetic shield in orbit.
The Sun is capable of producing monstrous eruptions or "superflares" that can not only break down radio communication and power supplies, but also affect the Earth's ability to support life.
