Sun erupts with 3 colossal solar flares in less than 24 hours, boosting chances for northern lights
The sun has released three powerful solar flares, including an X-class eruption, within a 24-hour period. These events have caused radio blackouts on Earth and may lead to increased visibility of the northern lights.
Why it matters
Solar activity of this magnitude can disrupt satellite communications and power grids, while also providing rare atmospheric phenomena for observers.
Auroras Sun erupts with 3 colossal solar flares in less than 24 hours, boosting chances for northern lights News By Daisy Dobrijevic published 3 June 2026 A trio of major solar flares triggered radio blackouts across Earth and may spark impressive northern lights as possible solar storms head our way.
Scientific reporting based on data from space agencies and solar observatories.
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