Record-Breaking X14 Solar Flare Detected on Sun's Far Side

The strongest flare of the current solar cycle erupted on July 23, sending energetic particles throughout the solar system.

The X14-class flare is the most powerful recorded during Solar Cycle 25.
Detected by ESA's Solar Orbiter, the flare caused minor radiation storms on Earth.
The source region will rotate into Earth's view in early August, raising concerns about potential impacts.
This event surpasses previous significant flares from May 2024 and July 2023.
Solar flares can disrupt power grids, satellite communications, and navigation systems.