A powerful flare was recorded on the Sun, which experts described as the strongest of the entire summer. The event was assigned a score of X1.9 on a five-point solar flare rating scale, MIR24 reports.
Despite its intensity, this flare is still four times weaker than the largest recorded flare on the Sun, which reached level X8.7. On the same day, another, less significant emission of solar particles occurred, reaching the level of X1.2.
Experts note a rapid increase in solar activity, which began around July 12. During this period, scientists recorded more than ten flashes of the fourth level and two of the fifth level.
Solar activity is rated on a scale of five, with X class representing the most powerful flares. Such events can cause prolonged radiation storms and significant geomagnetic disturbances, potentially affecting the operation of satellites and ground-based electronic systems.
Scientists continue to closely monitor solar activity as it could have a significant impact on Earth’s technological infrastructure and space weather.