NASA captured the most powerful solar flare in 7 years.
On February 16, 2024, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Solar Dynamics Observatory captured a massive solar flare. This cosmic phenomenon could cause a variety of consequences on Earth. Experts reported that such radiation could affect power grids, navigation signals, or negatively influence spacecraft and astronauts.
It was also announced that this is the most powerful solar flare seen in seven years. The last one was in September 2017, which caused radio outages for hours. These bursts of radiation directly affect the Earth. On the positive side of such an event, however, they cause the northern and southern lights, making the sky an unforgettable visual experience.
The eruption has been named Flare X, implying that it is the largest and could cause radiation storms in the upper atmosphere. This flare is currently being monitored and investigated by scientists and space weather experts.
- Karen Hernández
