The Sun Emits X5.0 Class Solar Flare | NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory

The Sun Emits X5.0 Class Solar Flare | NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory

The Sun emitted a X5.0 class solar flare on December 31, 2023, peaking at 21:55 UTC. Solar flares are sudden explosions of energy in the Sun’s atmosphere that can release a lot of radiation into space. X-class denotes the most intense flares, while the number provides more information about its strength.

Learn more about solar flares:

https://blogs.nasa.gov/solarcycle25/2022/06/10/solar-flares-faqs/

Video Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory movies courtesy of NASA/SDO and the AIA, EVE, and HMI science teams

Acknowledgement: SciNews

Duration: 1 minutes, 23 seconds

Release Date: Jan. 2, 2024

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