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| X2-4: SpaceWeather |
We can't say we were not given a heads-up. On 23 April 2026, Solara fired off two strong M-class flares (M4.3 & M4.9). Even then, I didn't think it would lead to an X-class flare, let alone TWO....X2.4 and X2.5!
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| © Laboratory of Solar Astronomy, SRI RAS |
I did a quick check, and it looks like these two X-class flares weren't exactly expected as at late 23 April and the next 48 hours, according to official data:
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| SpaceWeather |
And there were TWO, not just one.
Here's what's happening with the SR:
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That first surge went off the charts, and so did the vertical one a few hours later. The "whites" occurred around the time of the two X-class flares. It's not certain if the resultant CMEs would impact Earth.
This is the X2.5:
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This gif below shows the CMEs....and Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS):
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/lasco-coronagraph
Namarie! 💜
