"New Year's Strongest Solar Flare in Years Triggers Blackouts and Auroras"
A powerful X-class solar flare erupted from the sun on New Year's Eve, and the resulting solar storm is expected to impact Earth, potentially causing radio blackouts and bright auroras. The flare, the strongest since the start of the current solar cycle in December 2019, could lead to a G1-class geomagnetic storm. While the Earth's natural defenses will shield us from the worst effects, disruptions are anticipated when the storm hits, which is expected to be brief but intense.