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Giant sunspot that triggered recent solar 'superstorm' shot out nearly 1,000 flares and a secret X-rated explosion, record-breaking study reveals

The massive sunspot that sparked an "extreme" geomagnetic storm in May 2024 unleashed hundreds of other dangerous solar ...
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NASA confirms solar crossfire to blast Earth 'within hours'—22 states face blackouts

Two rare X-class solar flares from sunspot AR4274 on November 4 sent twin coronal mass ejections toward Earth, prompting NOAA to issue a G3 geomagnetic storm watch for November 6–7, 2025.
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Northern Lights Are Beautiful, but They’re Risky for Satellites

At least one space launch has been put on hold, as satellite operators and rocket companies manage the effects of the current geomagnetic storm hitting Earth. A coronal mass ejection — giant solar ...