When it hits our planet, it interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field to produce currents on the crust
Nov.1, 2021
A major solar flare was discharged from the Sun yesterday, one of the strongest yet in our star’s cycle, with the flare expected to reach the Earth this weekend.
“An R3 (Strong radio blackout) event took place due to an X1 flare at 1535 UTC (11:35 am EDT) on 28 October from Region 2887”, the US Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) wrote in a statement.
“The impulsive flare appeared to have coronal mass ejection (CME) related signatures, however, analysis is ongoing and we are also awaiting updated coronagraph imagery at this time.”
A coronal mass ejection involves the emission of electrically charged matter and accompanying magnetic field into space.
When it hits our planet, it interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field to produce currents on the crust.
‘X-class’ signifies the most intense flares, with the number relating to its strength. An X2 is twice as intense as an X1, and an X3 flare is three times as intense. Flares that are X10 or stronger are considered unusually intense.
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