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2024 May 28 - Solar X Flare as Famous Active Region Returns
In today's image, we see an image from the Solar Dynamics Observatory showing the rotation of our Sun over the course of a day. Here were see the active region, AS 3446 as it returns around the limb of the Sun and gives off a powerful X-class flare. Over the coming days, it will move into better view and further eruptions will have the possibility of impacting Earth causing communication disruptions and more strong aurorae.My podcasts are available in video form through this YouTube Channel.This Podcast is an authorized New Media Mirror Site for APOD. You can access the image and website…
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