The most powerful flare in three months was recorded on the Sun

2023-06-21 10:06:03

The Laboratory of Solar X-Ray Astronomy of the Institute for Space Research and the Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported an X-class flare on the evening of June 20.

The flash was the first in the maximum power class in 3 months.

Magnetic storms on Earth could occur if the surge in solar activity lasts until the weekend.