On November 29, the Sun unleashed the strongest fire in more than three years, scientists say.
The sun’s flame is a sudden increase in the brightness of the sun, typically seen near the surface and near a cluster of sunspots. This flame is measured as M4.4 on a scale that astronomers use for solar storms.
Grade M flames are medium-sized flares (compared to small Class C flames and large Class X flames) and are rated on a scale of 1 to 9. Where, higher numbers indicate stronger flames.
Keeping track of the Sun’s cycles is extremely important.
The explosion of degree M4.4 is associated with a mass launch of coronation, which can often be accompanied by a solar flare. This phenomenon is a large release of plasma and a magnetic field from the corona or the outermost layer of the Sun.
The Sun’s eruption has started a whole new cycle (Solar Cycle 25). This cycle began in December 2019 and was announced in September. The previous solar cycle lasted from 2008 to 2019. While the period of solar activity has just started with this powerful explosion, the It will be quite calm, like the solar cycle before, the scientist estimates.
The solar climate follows an 11-year operating cycle. Keeping track of these cycles and the ever-changing activity of the Sun is vital not only for science, but also for everyday human life on Earth.
The flames of the sun and the mass emitting the edge can create amazing explosions of electromagnetic radiation. These sudden energy radiations can be so strong that they impact the Earth, causing radio waves and other technological disturbances.
However, while Class X solar flames can cause worldwide radio outages, Grade M usually has only minor consequences on Earth. Astronomer Tony Phillips reported that with this burst of energy, X-rays and ultraviolet radiation from the solar torch created a shortwave radio failure in the South Atlantic Sea.
Although rated M, it could actually be a more powerful fire. Because, this phenomenon takes place partly after the Sun.
“The explosion was partially obscured by the sun. It could be a Level X event. However, the spacecraft has a clearer view of the fire, so soon we will be clearer on the exact scale of the phenomenon, ”said Phillips.
