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X1.2 Event: Decoding the Sun’s Latest Megaflare


On July 13, 2024, the sun emitted a powerful X1.2 class solar flare, which reached its peak intensity at 10:34 p.m. EDT. It was captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which continuously monitors the Sun. Solar flares are intense bursts of radiation coming from the release of magnetic ener

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