solar flare
noun
: a sudden temporary outburst of energy from a small area of the sun's surface
called also flare
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The past day has seen the sun unleash a series of powerful solar flares, including two X-class flares and corresponding eruptions from a sunspot region located on the western limb that caused radio blackouts on Earth, while casting masses of plasma into space known as coronal mass ejections.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
As the sun releases solar flares, plasma particles shoot toward Earth.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center report generally low solar flare activity but note increasing solar wind speeds and magnetic disturbances that can help energize auroras.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
First, the crew will assess their ability to protect themselves from high radiation events like solar flares.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
As the sun releases solar flares, plasma particles shoot toward Earth.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center report generally low solar flare activity but note increasing solar wind speeds and magnetic disturbances that can help energize auroras.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
First, the crew will assess their ability to protect themselves from high radiation events like solar flares.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Solar flare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solar%20flare. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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