A strong solar flare (R3) occurred and peaked at X1.1 intensity around 15:20 UTC on 28 March, 2025.
The flare occurred near the east limb of the Sun. The associated coronal mass ejection (CME) is not directed towards earth.
The source of the flare is active Region 4046 near the east limb of the Sun, just north of the equator. In about 6 days, the region will face Earth, given the rotation period of the Sun at its equator is ~26 days. Stay tuned.
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