"Sun's Monumental X6.3 Flare Sparks Unexpected Magnetic Storm on Earth"

On February 22, 2024, the Sun emitted an X6.3 solar flare, the strongest in six years, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. This event marked the third significant solar flare within 24 hours, following an X1.8 and X1.7 flare. Solar flares are intense bursts of radiation resulting from magnetic energy release on the Sun's surface, with X-class flares being the most intense and capable of causing disturbances in Earth's atmosphere. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory plays a crucial role in monitoring and understanding solar activities to forecast and mitigate potential impacts on space weather.