Sunspot AR3697 (formerly AR3664) unleased a pair of x-flares on May 31 - June 1, 2024. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured the fireworks. Full Story: This active region on the sun was responsible for a bevy of powerful flares and a massive solar storm that created the aurora show that captivated Earth dwellers in May. Footage courtesy: NASA / SDO and the AIA, EVE, and HMI science teams /
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