A Huge Solar Flare Erupts from the Sun - What Does it Mean?
On March 9th, 2023, an extraordinary solar flare erupted from the sun. This strong flare was classified as an X8.3-class solar flare, the strongest flare observed from the sun in the past decade. Scientists from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) reported that the flare caused strong radio blackout on the sunlit side of Earth, as well as a significant increase in the number of charged particles reaching Earth. This could lead to disturbances in the Earth’s magnetosphere. We can expect to see the effects of this flare in the coming days and weeks.
This solar flare is a reminder of the immense power of the sun and how its activity can affect us here on Earth. Scientists are currently monitoring the situation closely, and we will keep you updated on any new developments.
source: Phys.org