solar flare
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This buildup culminated in the most powerful solar flare of the past twenty years, which erupted on the far side of the Sun on May 20, 2024.
From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026
A large solar flare was observed on the Sun in November 2025, sending a significant amount of energy toward Earth and resulting in a display of the Northern Lights.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
It was a solar flare, starting somewhere deep inside of him and growing into a full-blown emoji.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024
In December, the biggest solar flare in years disrupted radio communications.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2024
If severe enough, a solar flare could cause the crew to become sick, and perhaps even die.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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