NASA Observes Twin X-Class Solar Flares

Solar Dynamics Observatory captures significant solar activity, potentially affecting Earth's geomagnetic conditions.

Two X-class solar flares erupted from sunspots AR3767 and AR3780 on August 5, 2024.
The first flare, an X1.7, peaked at 9:40 a.m. ET, followed by an X1.1 flare at 11:27 a.m. ET.
These flares can disrupt GPS, radio communications, and power grids on Earth.
Recent solar activity has led to visible Northern Lights as far south as California.
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory continues to monitor and study solar phenomena to predict space weather impacts.