Flares and solar eruptions can affect radio interactions, electric power grids, navigation signals, and posture risks to spacecraft and astronauts.This flare is categorized as an X2.8 flare. An X2 flare is twice as intense as an X1 flare, and 4 times more intense than an X0.5 flare.M-Class Flares: These are medium-strength flares. While not as effective as X-class flares, they can still have noticeable effects on Earths area weather.C-Class Flares: These are small flares with couple of visible repercussions on Earth.
Credit: NASA/SDONASA observed a considerable X2.8 solar flare on December 14, 2023, with possible effects on Earths technological systems, monitored by NOAAs Space Weather Prediction Center.The Sun gave off a strong solar flare, peaking at 12:02 p.m. EST, on December 14, 2023. Flares and solar eruptions can affect radio interactions, electrical power grids, navigation signals, and pose dangers to spacecraft and astronauts.This flare is classified as an X2.8 flare. An X2 flare is two times as extreme as an X1 flare, and 4 times more extreme than an X0.5 flare.M-Class Flares: These are medium-strength flares. While not as effective as X-class flares, they can still have visible impacts on Earths area weather.C-Class Flares: These are little flares with couple of visible consequences on Earth.