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

A powerful M7.4 X-ray solar flare peaked on Sunday morning, causing limited high-frequency radio blackouts in parts of North and South America. The flare originated from Active Region 3599 on the Sun and was captured by NOAA's GOES East satellite. While solar flares can pose risks to space launches and spacecraft, most people do not need to be concerned as the energetic particles do not reach low enough into Earth's atmosphere to affect the public.