Sun Erupts with X-class flare on October 26, 2024

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A sequence of October 26th's X1.8-class solar flare viewed in three different wavelengths of extreme ultraviolet light captured by NASA’ Solar Dynamics Observatory.AIA 171 (colorized here in gold) shows solar material at just over 1 million degrees Fahrenheit. AIA 131 (colorized here in teal) shows solar material at up to a blistering 18 million degrees Fahrenheit, AIA 304 (colorized here in red) shows material at around 100,000 degrees Fahrenheit.Credit:NASA/SDO

A sequence of October 26th's X1.8-class solar flare viewed in three different wavelengths of extreme ultraviolet light captured by NASA’ Solar Dynamics Observatory.

AIA 171 (colorized here in gold) shows solar material at just over 1 million degrees Fahrenheit. AIA 131 (colorized here in teal) shows solar material at up to a blistering 18 million degrees Fahrenheit, AIA 304 (colorized here in red) shows material at around 100,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

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The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 3:19 a.m. ET on Oct. 26, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured these images of the event.

Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:16 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.Credit:NASA/SDO

Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:16 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.

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Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:25 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.Credit:NASA/SDO

Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:25 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.

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Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:29 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.Credit:NASA/SDO

Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:29 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.

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Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:33 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.Credit:NASA/SDO

Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:33 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.

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Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:53 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.Credit:NASA/SDO

Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 2:53 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.

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Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 3:22 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.Credit:NASA/SDO

Original 4k stills in three wavelengths from 3:22 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024.

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4k video covering the time range from 2:03 to 3:30 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024. This video shows 131 angstrom light.

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4k video covering the time range from 2:03 to 3:30 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024. This video shows 304 angstrom light.

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4k video covering the time range from 2:03 to 3:30 a.m. EDT on October 26, 2024. This video shows 171 angstrom light.

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For More Information

See https://blogs.nasa.gov/solarcycle25/2024/10/28/strong-solar-flare-erupts-from-sun-25/

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