An intense X2.3-class flare was released by the sun yesterday, followed by several M-class flares, which caused a series of radio blackouts around the world.
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured sunspot AR3386 blast a long-duration X1.6-class solarflare. See at time-lapse of the flare in multiple wavelengths. Credit Space.com | footage ...
A November 6 solar flare hit X2.3-class in strength, causing Atlantic radio blackouts, with more potentially on the way if further solar flares are released.