Overview

• 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.