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Increased solar flare activity

Overview

Solar activity increased significantly on August 20, 2026, characterized by intense eruptions from sunspot groups. An M8-class solar flare was recorded as a “major event,” occurring during a period where scientists documented 19 eruptions within a single 24-hour window. This specific eruption featured a large plasma ejection that resulted in a phenomenon known as “coronal rain.”

Later that day, Active Region 4513 produced an M8.1 flare. This event was accompanied by a Type II radio sweep, indicating the production of a coronal mass ejection (CME). Because the region is located near the Sun’s east limb, the ejection is expected to head away from Earth.

While the impact on Earth is considered “neutral” regarding major threats, the activity is expected to cause R1-Minor to R2-Moderate radio blackouts over the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, and Africa. High electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is also projected to persist through August 22 due to a coronal hole high-speed stream.

Entities

Sun · NOAA · NASA · Active Region 4513 · Lebedev Physical Institute

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Active Region 4513 produces strong M8.1 solar flare

    An M8.1 solar flare from Active Region 4513 triggered a coronal mass ejection on August 20, 2026. The event is not Earth-directed, but minor radio blackouts may occur through August 22.

  2. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Sun experiences massive M8-class solar flare

    A powerful M8-class solar flare has been recorded, following 19 solar eruptions in 24 hours. Experts report no significant threat to Earth despite the intense plasma activity.

Sources

actualidad.rt.com · adslzone.net · spaceweekly.com · watchers.news