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The Sun Flares with Activity

On January 23, 2012, satellites observed the most powerful solar radiation storm since 2005.


NASA images courtesy Solar Dynamics Observatory. Caption by Mike Carlowicz.

Published January 24, 2012
Data acquired January 23, 2012

Source:
SDO > AIA