Intense Solar Flare Triggers Global Radio Blackouts

An X2.3-class solar flare from sunspot AR3883 has caused significant disruptions to radio communications worldwide.

The solar flare erupted on November 6, 2024, at 8:40 a.m. ET, marking the strongest flare from this sunspot region.
Shortwave radio blackouts affected areas across the southern hemisphere, including South America and Africa.
Scientists are monitoring for potential impacts from a coronal mass ejection, which could lead to geomagnetic storms.
The Space Weather Prediction Center has warned of continued solar activity with possible minor to strong flare events.
Increased solar activity is expected to persist as the sun reaches the peak of its solar cycle, impacting global infrastructure.