Space Weather Prediction Center: Two Strong X-Class Solar Flares Erupt From Sun
Effects: Users of high-frequency (HF) radio signals may experience temporary degradation or complete loss of signal on much of the sunlit side of the earth.
SPACE/SUN - Event: Two strong solar flare eruptions from the sun. Effects: Users of high-frequency (HF) radio signals may experience temporary degradation or complete loss of signal on much of the sunlit side of the earth, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center and NASA.
Space Weather Prediction Center: Solar flares of this magnitude are not frequent, but the general public need not be concerned about the event.
Explanation: Coronal Holes Located On The Sun
THE SUN - The latest snapshot of the sun by the Space Weather Prediction Center shows a large gaping hole in the sun, called a "Coronal hole". What Is A Coronal Hole? The National Centers for Environmental Information defines coronal holes as, "dark regions in the sun’s atmosphere detected by ultraviolet and X-ray imaging, are the source of high-speed solar wind streams.
"X1.8 and X1.7 flares from Region 3590 occurred at 21/2307 UTC and 22/0632 UTC. This region continues to exhibit strong magnetic complexity and is currently classified as a Beta-Gamma-Delta.
No apparent CME's resulting from these events have been observed as of the time of this writing."
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