Previously hidden sunspot unleashes colossal X-class solar flare as it turns to face Earth

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From Space.com:
"A newly emerged sunspot is making its presence known, unleashing a powerful X-class solar flare that triggered shortwave radio blackouts across the South Pacific."

https://www.space.com/sun-releases-firs ... re-of-2023

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[Makuser]

Hi Stephen. Here is a screen shot from Raben Systems showing AR3182 going up to "X -class" status:

Thanks for finding and sharing this informative link with us on here Stephen and the best of regards.