Solar Flare Disrupts Radio Signals and Promises Stunning Northern Lights Display

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NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the biggest solar flare since 2017, causing a massive radio burst that disrupted radio communication on Earth for two hours. The flare and radio burst were one of the largest solar radio events ever recorded, affecting even higher frequencies. Scientists are monitoring the sunspot region for a possible coronal mass ejection that could result in a geomagnetic storm, disrupting high-frequency radio signals and potentially triggering northern lights in the coming days. The sun is nearing the peak of its 11-year solar cycle, with maximum sunspot activity predicted for 2025.
Topics:science#geomagnetic-storm#radio-interference#science-and-technology#solar-flare#space-weather#sunspot-activity
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