Overview

• NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured rare footage of four solar flares erupting at the same time, which could affect Earth's magnetic field.
• The flares, originating from different sunspots, covered a significant portion of the solar surface facing Earth.
• Potential impacts include disruptions to GPS and radio communications, and the possibility of vibrant auroras near the magnetic poles.
• This 'super-sympathetic' solar flare event is a rare occurrence, linked by magnetic loops that can trigger multiple eruptions.
• The solar maximum period, a peak phase of solar activity, is approaching, indicating an increase in such solar events.