"Sun's Explosive Activity Sparks Potential Northern Lights Show in New England"
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A massive X2.8 solar flare erupted from the sun, marking the strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25 and potentially the most powerful since 2017. While it is still uncertain, there is a high chance that a few days from now, the aurora borealis (northern lights) may be visible as far south as New England. The flare's impact on radio communications, power grids, and spacecraft is still being determined.
Topics:science#coronal-mass-ejection#new-england#northern-lights#science-and-technology#solar-cycle-25#solar-flare
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