The Sun experienced an X5.16 flare, the strongest since October 2024.

A solar flare of magnitude X5.16 was recorded. It peaked at 10:04 UTC. In terms of radiation flux, the event is 3-5 times greater than all flares this year. In terms of energy, it is estimated to be 10-20 times greater.

A more powerful solar explosion was observed on October 3, 2024 (more than a year ago), but it occurred at the edge of the Sun and did not cause any consequences on Earth. In this case, the explosion was observed within the zone of impact on Earth. Currently, it is impossible to immediately determine the last time a flare of this magnitude or greater occurred near the Sun-Earth line. This may be the first such event in several years. Further clarification will be provided later.

The first visual images confirm an explosion of exceptional power—the active region is completely bathed in radiation. Even the details of the event are not visible. It is possible that the explosion triggers secondary explosions in neighboring regions located several hundred kilometers away, which requires enormous energy. Essentially, one large flare is currently engulfing the entire complex of active regions located at the center of the Sun.

We're waiting for the radiation to subside a bit, and details will become visible.

More videos will follow.