Moderately strong M8.8 solar flare erupts from Active Region 3981
A moderately strong solar flare measuring M8.8 erupted from Active Region 3981 at 03:58 UTC on February 3, 2025. The event started at 03:52 and ended at 04:04 UTC.
Earth-facing Active Region 3977 produces M5.1 solar flare
An impulsive solar flare registered as M5.1 erupted from Active Region 3977 at 14:04 UTC on February 2, 2025. The event started at 13:58 and ended at 14:08 UTC. With the region positioned at the center of the solar disk, the likelihood of Earth-directed activity remains elevated in the coming days. Meanwhile, the solar wind continues to be influenced by a positive polarity coronal hole high-speed stream, potentially leading to geomagnetic disturbances.
Strong M6.7 solar flare erupts from Region 3978, CME produced
A strong solar flare measuring M6.7 erupted from Active Region 3978 at 14:06 UTC on January 31, 2025, producing a coronal mass ejection (CME). The event started at 13:40 and ended at 14:25 UTC. This is the strongest solar flare since M7.4 on January 17.
G1 – Minor geomagnetic storm watch in effect
A G1 – Minor geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for January 31 and February 1, 2025, due to a coronal hole high-speed stream (CH HSS) influence coupled with the potential arrival of a CME.
Earth-directed CME produced by M3.3 solar flare
A coronal mass ejection (CME) produced by the M3.3 solar flare at 10:39 UTC on January 21, 2025, is expected to deliver a glancing blow from late January 24 into January 25. This was a long-duration flare that started at 10:08 UTC and ended at 11:00.
Impulsive M7.4 solar flare erupts from Region 3964
An impulsive solar flare measuring M7.4 erupted from Active Region 3964 at 13:35 UTC on January 17, 2025. The event started at 13:24 and ended at 13:39 UTC.
Major X1.8 solar flare erupts from AR 3947 – third X-class in a day
A major solar flare measuring X1.8 erupted from Active Region (AR) 3947 at 12:48 UTC on January 4, 2025. The event started at 12:35 and ended at 12:56 UTC. This is the third X-class solar flare after X1.2 at 11:39 UTC and X1.1 at 22:41 UTC on January 3 — all produced by AR 3947.
Major X1.1 solar flare erupts from Region 3947, G1 geomagnetic storm in progress
A major solar flare measuring X1.1 erupted from Active Region (AR) 3947 at 22:41 UTC on January 3, 2025. The event started at 22:32 and ended at 22:51 UTC. This is the second X-class solar flare produced on January 3 — both from AR 3947. Meanwhile, CME produced on January 1 impacted Earth early January 4, sparking G1 – Minor geomagnetic storm.
Major X1.2 solar flare erupts from NE limb – first X-class flare of 2025
A major solar flare measuring X1.2 erupted from Active Region (AR) 3947 at 11:39 UTC on January 3, 2025. This is the first X-class solar flare of 2025. The event started at 11:29 and ended at 11:49 UTC.
Two CMEs impact Earth, producing G4 – Severe geomagnetic storm
Two coronal mass ejections (CMEs) produced on December 29, 2024, impacted Earth on December 31, causing G4 – Severe geomagnetic storm on January 1, 2025. A slow return to nominal levels is expected by late on January 2. Late on January 3 to early on January 4, a potential glancing blow from the January 1 CME is likely to cause another enhancement.
