Sun blasted X9 solar flare biggest in 7 years

It seems that the explosions taking place in the Sun have reached their peak. According to reports, after a powerful explosion earlier this week, the Sun has again released a powerful solar flare. This is the most powerful flare from the Sun in the last 7 years. Due to both the explosions, a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is coming on the Earth, due to which Aurora can be seen in the sky. of live science Report According to , the latest solar flare was of the X-class category. It was released on Thursday from Sunspot AR3842. It has been rated as X9 intensity, which is the highest in the last 7 years.

Earlier in the year 2017, solar flares of X11.8 and X13.3 intensity were released from the Sun. Radiation towards the Earth has increased due to the flare on Thursday. This caused a temporary radio blackout over parts of Africa and the South Atlantic Ocean. It is estimated that the CME which has moved towards the Earth will probably hit the Earth on 6 October.

What is Solar Flare?

Solar flares are created by the light and particles emitted when the Sun releases magnetic energy. These flares are the most powerful explosions ever seen in our solar system, releasing energy comparable to billions of hydrogen bombs. The particles present in them travel at the speed of light.

What is CME (Coronal Mass Ejection)

Coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, are large clouds of solar plasma. After a solar explosion, these clouds spread in space in the Sun’s magnetic field. Due to their rotation in space, they expand and often reach a distance of several lakhs of miles. Many times they collide with the magnetic fields of the planets. When their direction is towards the Earth, they can cause geomagnetic disturbances. Due to these, short circuits may occur in satellites and the power grid may be affected. If their impact is severe, they can also put astronauts in Earth’s orbit in danger.