Sun Releases X1.5 Flare on August 7, 2023

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An X1.5 class solar flare flashes on the right side of the Sun on Aug. 7, 2023. This image was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows a blend of light from the 171 and 131 angstrom wavelengths.Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

An X1.5 class solar flare flashes on the right side of the Sun on Aug. 7, 2023. This image was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows a blend of light from the 171 and 131 angstrom wavelengths.

Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 4:46 p.m. EDT on Aug. 7, 2023. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured imagery of the event.

An X1.5 class solar flare flashes on the right side of the Sun on Aug. 7, 2023. This animated gif was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows a blend of light from the 171 and 131 angstrom wavelengths.Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

An X1.5 class solar flare flashes on the right side of the Sun on Aug. 7, 2023. This animated gif was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows a blend of light from the 171 and 131 angstrom wavelengths.

Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

An X1.5 class solar flare flashes on the right side of the Sun on Aug. 7, 2023. This video was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows a blend of light from the 171 and 131 angstrom wavelengths.

Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

An X1.5 class solar flare flashes on the right side of the Sun on Aug. 7, 2023. This image was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows light in the 171 angstrom wavelength.Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

An X1.5 class solar flare flashes on the right side of the Sun on Aug. 7, 2023. This image was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows light in the 171 angstrom wavelength.

Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

An X1.5 class solar flare flashes on the right side of the Sun on Aug. 7, 2023. This image was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows light in the 131 angstrom wavelength.Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

An X1.5 class solar flare flashes on the right side of the Sun on Aug. 7, 2023. This image was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and shows light in the 131 angstrom wavelength.

Credit: NASA/GSFC/SDO

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