"Sun's Strong Solar Flare Causes Limited Radio Blackouts"

A strong M-Class solar flare erupted from the sun on Sunday, potentially causing limited radio blackouts in parts of North and South America. The flare, classified as an M7.4, was captured by NOAA's GOES East satellite and originated from Active Region 3599. While powerful solar flares can disrupt high-frequency radio communications and pose risks to space activities, the general public is not directly affected as the energetic particles do not reach low enough into Earth's atmosphere. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center is predicting moderate radio blackouts, lasting "tens of minutes," in affected regions.