Impulsive X2.0 solar flare erupts from the Sun’s northwest limb
An impulsive solar flare measuring X2.0 erupted from Active Region 4001 at 19:27 UTC on February 23, 2025. The event started at 19:22 and ended at 19:34 UTC. A coronal mass ejection (CME) was produced but the location of this region does not favor Earth-directed CMEs.










