Tonight at 00:57 (local time), an enormously powerful eruption-explosion was recorded in the active region abbreviated as NOAA 14366, and classified as X8.1. This is one of the strongest eruptions of the 25th Solar Cycle. Shortly thereafter (at 01:22), an accompanying explosion of slightly lower intensity (classified as X1.5) was also recorded. Particles accelerated by these explosions and increased radiation are spreading towards the Earth, and a stronger solar wind is expected to wash over the planet within the next two to three days. These powerful eruptions, which produce intensified solar wind, can lead to disturbances in the Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere and may contribute to communication interference. It should be noted that the Sun is near its activity maximum, which will continue through the end of this year and the beginning of 2027.
SOURCE: Astronomical Observatory in Belgrade, Research Unit for Solar Activity Monitoring, Climate Change and Light Pollution
