A powerful X1.2 solar flare erupted from the sun, causing NASA to issue warnings about possible communication disruptions and blackouts. The flare impacted the western hemisphere, especially areas like the US West Coast and Alaska, leading to a shortwave radio blackout. Space weather experts are monitoring sunspot region 4114, the source of this flare, predicting further activity. A coronal mass ejection accompanying the flare may reach Earth within days, leading to a G1 geomagnetic storm watch for the upcoming weekend.
The solar flare, classified as an X1.2 flare, exploded from the sun's Earth-facing side, prompting NASA to warn about potential blackouts and communication disruptions.
Dr Tamitha Skov stated the flare's effects were strongest in the western hemisphere, impacting areas such as Alaska, eastern Russia, and the Asia-Pacific region.
NASA is monitoring sunspot region 4114, the source of the flare, which is expected to remain active and may produce another major flare soon.
Officials noted that the solar flare likely brought a significant coronal mass ejection, which might impact Earth within 15 to 72 hours.
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