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X9 solar flare launched from sun is the biggest in 7 years — and Earth is in the firing line (again)


The sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare since 2017, just days after it spat out another monster explosion. Both outbursts have launched solar storms that will likely hit Earth this weekend and trigger vibrant aurora displays.

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