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Solar Flares Rebound Contrary to Forecasts, Russian Scientists Report

Researchers at the Space Research Institute identify a systemic surge tied to two large active regions.

Overview

  • The Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute (RAS) reports renewed activity after expectations of a decline.
  • On Monday the lab logged eight C‑class flares and one strong M‑class event.
  • Current activity is around M1.0–M2.0 with no X‑class flares detected.
  • Two active centers about 150,000 kilometers across are producing repeated eruptions.
  • Geomagnetic effects on Earth are described as possible from Wednesday or Thursday, with a recent high of M6.4 recorded on September 28.