Scientists said the sun erupted Tuesday morning, unleashing a strong X5.1-class flare in an intense outburst, causing communications disruptions.
Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Scientists said the sun erupted Tuesday morning, unleashing a strong X5.1-class flare in an intense outburst, causing communications disruptions.
It was the year's strongest solar flare.
Scientists said the flare peaked around 5 a.m. EST, creating the most intense outburst since October 2024.
The solar flare triggered radio blackouts on the African and European continents and disrupted high-frequency communication on Earth's sunlit part.
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