X1.0 Flare ~ 3 June 2026 ~ Part 2

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Continuing with more data on the 3 June 2026 X1.0 flare. (Previous post here.)

On the right (image above) is the flare itself while the other one shows the massive dense plumes of neutral hydrogen pouring out of the fissure created by the preceding M-class flare. This is also shown below:

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All three flares of 3 June 2026 (M9.3, M7.7, X1.0) expelled CMEs that appear to be heading our way. The third CME is so fast-moving that a resultant high-speed cannibal CME is expected to produce G3 magnetic storms:

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Look at those projected readings for Plasma Density & Velocity!

As mentioned in the previous post, this recent spate of heightened Solar activity was unexpected. This has been happening quite frequently in past months, where projections did not materialise or conversely, Solar activity took us by surprise. A good example would be the behemoth combined-sunspot that merely simmered instead of exploding (4294 & 4296 in early December 2025) ~ the hype leading up to this (non)event was intense.

I think that such situations will continue occurring more and more as Cosmic activity that extends beyond our Solar System increasingly focus on our Solar neighbourhood. This is literally transforming the Solar System into unknown territory. 

"Anomalies" and "baffling" ~ these are now common words used to describe what's happening around us. 

 

Namarie! 💗

 

X1.0 Flare ~ 3 June 2026 ~ Part 1

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When I checked for Solar activity at the above site several hours ago (early afternoon of 3 June), there was only the M9.3 flare, which is practically an X-class flare. This was "unexpected" ~ a key word nowadays ~ according to forecasts.

I reminded myself to check the data again later in the day because its vibes were insisting "Not done yet!". So here I am, seeing an X1.0 and a brief blackout on the chart.

It's really late now where I am so I will continue with more tomorrow.

Namarie! 💙 

 

Part 2 is here.

X2.4 & X2.5 Flares, SR, & Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) ~ 24 April 2026

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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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:

SpaceWeather

And there were TWO, not just one.

Here's what's happening with the SR:

Space Observing System

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! 💜

30 March 2026: X1.4 Solar Flare

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This X1.4 went on for almost an hour, producing that prolonged display of Solar Light ~ 3:47 to 4:44 UTC (that triple 4!):

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Here's the resultant CME:

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That's expected to reach us shortly:

That's one fast-moving CME:

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 Namarie! 💗

 

4 February 2026: X4.2 Flare

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Here comes an X4.2 ~ no.6 in the month of February and the second X-flare within 24 hours.

 

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Namarie! 💚

3 February 2026: X1.5 Flare

Nasa/SDO

This is the FIFTH X-class Solar flare since February started three days ago.

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From the video clip above, there seems to be a lot going on for an X1.5.

 

Namarie! 💛 

2 February 2026: X8.11, X2.8 & X1.65 (?)

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Quadruple YIKES! That's FOUR X-class flares within a 24-hour timeframe, with the hefty X8.11 being the third strongest since 2017 (after X9 on 3 October 2024 and X9 on 14 May 2024, as per Laboratory of Solar Astronomy, SRI RAS).

I had seen the X8.11 & X2.8 reported this morning, so when I finally was able to sit down to document it, a new one just triggered! This is so recent that I can't find a  value for it but I think it could be X1.65, according to this chart when I hovered over what I think is its peak:

SpaceWeatherLive

 

This was the after-effect:

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

SpaceWeatherLive

 

What a start to February!

Namaste! 💗

 

X1.04: 1 February 2026

SpaceWeatherLive

Just a quick update to document this X1.04 flare.

It was totally unexpected:

SpaceWeather

Predictions about Solar activity have largely been inaccurate in the past few months, with the biggest surprise possibly being the massive Sunspot complex 4294 & 4296 that stayed quiet throughout the time frame that it was facing Earth. 

Very interesting Solar behaviour indeed.

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Namarie! 💚 

X1.9 Solar Flare & SR ~ 18 January 2026

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The first X-flare of 2026! The firepower of this X1.9 Solar Flare was augmented by the duration of its illumination, which was almost 4 hours as the graph below tells us:

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  ....producing this full halo fast-moving CME: 

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Strong solar storms are expected in a few days' time:

SpaceWeatherLive

We have another massive coronal hole facing Earth:

SpaceWeatherLive

Meanwhile, what's happening with the SR readings?

Space Observing System

 

Something else I will mention, and it could be related or totally have nothing to do with the current Solar activity but I'm documenting for future reference ~ 48 hours or so prior to this X-class flare, there were so many micro-shifts occurring. There is no doubt of several Timeline stuff taking place. I've even felt Time stalling for a moment, then surging forwards. I distinctly feel "adjustments" being made.

For those old enough to remember, it's like carefully turning the radio dial to get the clearest reception of a specific station ~ teensy shifts counter-clockwise or clockwise, usually to and fro repeatedly, until we get the frequency that delivers the sharpest transmission. I feel that is what's happening.

 

Namarie! 💜 

X1.1 ~ 8 December 2025

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This followed the strong M8.1 which occurred in the late hours of 6 November 2025. The clip below shows the X1.1:

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Namarie! 💛

X-2.0 Flare ~ 1 December 2025

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In my previous post (just yesterday), I mentioned that the "entire energetic event" wasn't over yet (referring to the extreme Solar activity in early November) but I wasn't in any way expecting it to resume today. Guess what happened? 😄

What a start to the month! It was an X2.0:

https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/goes-x-ray-flux

....and this is the related CME:

SpaceWeatherLive

Yikes.

SpaceWeather reports that this X-class flare could be the first of many, please read details at their site.

 

Namarie! 💜

 

X4.05 & Solar Activity ~ 14 November 2025

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* Updated 15 November 2025: Added CME clip *

Well, we knew our Sun wasn't quite done yet 😅 That's an X4.05, the sixth X-class flare since 4 November 2025. 

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No CME data yet, I will update when available. The Solar storm has cleared up so we will be able to get clear images. (Update: See CME clip at bottom of post)

We had almost 2 days of strong geomagnetic storms:

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 ....with extremely high Solar wind speeds:

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There are nearly off-the-charts readings for Solar wind density and temperatures as well, please view them here.

 

So....how's everyone doing? 😅

Namarie! 💙 

Update 15 November 2025:

Space.com

Severe Solar storms like the ones we had with the recent X5.16 are not expected as this CME wasn't directly Earth-facing. Please head over to Space.com for the article.

 

X5.16 ~ 11 November 2025: Part 3

HaloCME / SpaceWeatherLive 

Posting another clip of the X5.16 flare.

X5.16 ~ 11 November 2025: Part 2

EarthSky

EarthSky

Look at the magnitude of that X5.16! Small wonder then that strong showers of Solar particles have been swarming satellites post-flare:

SpaceWeather

 

This was the CME that birthed from the X5.16:

SpaceWeatherLive

And since then until at this time of writing, this is what is showing:

SpaceWeatherLive

SpaceWeather reports an on-going Ground Level Event:

A 'GROUND LEVEL EVENT' IS UNDERWAY: Yesterday's X5-class solar flare from sunspot 4274 hurled a fusillade of energetic protons toward Earth. Some of the particles are so powerful, they are penetrating the atmosphere all the way to the ground. "This is a very significant event," says Professor Clive Dyer of the Surrey Space Centre. "Neutron monitors around the world are detecting it."  

Please read the article at their site here.

 

I added this afterthought to Part 1:

This makes it five X-class flares since 4 November 2025. I can't help but notice that we've not had any X-class flares for months since 20 June 2025....then our Sun belches out five in a span of 8 days....soon after its rendezvous with 3I/Atlas on Perihelion 29 October 2025.  

 

Namarie! 🩵

X5.16 ~ 11 November 2025: Part 1

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Yikes. An X5.16 😯  This just occurred so I can't find much else, but I do hope there will be a video of this flare, it's a strong one ~ the strongest since 31 October 2024 (X2.03). And look at the time-stamp....it's 11-11 at one hour short of 11:00am.

This makes it five X-class flares since 4 November 2025. I can't help but notice that we've not had any X-class flares for months since 20 June 2025....then our Sun belches out five in a span of 8 days....soon after its rendezvous with 3I/Atlas on Perihelion 29 October 2025.

© Laboratory of Solar Astronomy, SRI RAS

 

Radio blackout:

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I believe we'll get quite a bit more data on this soon.

Namarie! 💜 

X1.21 Flare @10 November 2025

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We just had another X-class flare, X1.21 this time. That makes this the fourth one in less than a week.

I can't find any resources at this time since it only occurred less than a couple of hours ago, based on the above chart. Once I see something relevant, I will update here. Meanwhile, I think this could be the X-flare:

SpaceWeatherLive

Namarie! 💛