After a calm week, the sun erupted again. A powerful M5.1 solar flare burst from an emerging sunspot region, shaking the stillness of space weather and igniting new forecasts of heightened ...

Last but not least we have a list detailing all solar flares that took place today. All times listed are in UTC. The plot on this page shows us the most recent 24-hour solar X-ray data from the primary GOES …

May 15, 2025 · Solar flares are sudden, intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation released from regions of intense magnetic activity on the sun's surface, usually from or near sunspots. The sun's …

2 days ago · A long-duration solar flare measuring M7.1 at its peak erupted from Active Region 4324 at 13:51 UTC on December 31, 2025. The event started at 13:12 and ended at 14:11 UTC.

Jun 17, 2025 · Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts.

Dec 22, 2025 · A mesmerising side-view video of a massive solar flare goes viral with eerie crackling sounds from real Nasa data.

Sep 3, 2025 · New research from the University of St Andrews has proposed that particles in solar flares are 6.5 times hotter than previously thought. The research provides an unexpected solution to a 50 …

Dec 17, 2025 · Explore real-time updates and simulations of solar flares, solar activity, and auroras. Stay informed with NASA data on solar events and their impact on Earth's atmosphere.

May 14, 2025 · Watch the sun erupt with an X2.7-class flare on May 14, causing radio blackouts across Europe and Asia. More solar activity could be on the way.

Solar flares usually take place in active regions, which are areas on the Sun marked by the presence of strong magnetic fields; typically associated with sunspot groups. As these magnetic fields evolve, …