16.03.2026
An unexpectedly powerful M2.8 solar flare was recorded by multiple tracking devices. The peak of the event was observed at 3:15 PM Moscow time. The explosion occurred near the center of the solar disk and was accompanied by an obvious ejection of plasma toward Earth.
16.03.2026
The final significant event in the eventful life of comet 3I/ATLAS—its closest approach to the solar system's largest planet, Jupiter—will occur today at 3:20 PM Moscow time.
16.03.2026
After a couple of days of mild turbulence over the weekend, calm and tranquility returned. The Sun's energy levels were still low, and they didn't last long. The star managed to produce two unconvincing flares of M1.2 and M1.0 classes, as well as a significant number—at least 30—of weak C-class flares.
