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Brace for Impact: A Major X1.1 Solar Flare Could Light Up New Year’s Eve!

In an electrifying cosmic event, a powerful X1.1 solar flare erupted from Active Region 3936 at 07:18 UTC this morning. While this celestial explosion dazzled astronomers worldwide, it also triggered excitement about a possible Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) that could reach Earth as early as December 31, just in time for the New Year celebrations!

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Unprecedented Solar Fury: Major X3.3 Flare Erupts, Threatening Earth's Atmosphere

On October 24, 2024, at 03:57 UTC, a major solar event unfolded as a long-duration solar flare, measuring X3.3, erupted from the Sun’s southeast limb. This remarkable phenomenon was generated by the returning Region 3842, which has become notorious for its potential as it continues on its path across the solar disk. The flare, which began at 03:30 UTC and concluded at 04:28 UTC, marked a significant moment in ongoing solar activity as we move further into Solar Cycle 25.

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