The sunspot responsible for generating the strongest magnetic storm in two decades is returning with a vengeance this week, meaning that Earth could experience blackouts — but also more northern lights, or aurora borealis.
The cluster, dubbed AR3664, marked its return with a solar flare that erupted from the Southeastern limb of the Sun, Spaceweather.com reported.
This particular sunburst was a class X2.8 — the most powerful variety that the Sun can produce — making it one of the most intense solar events in recent years. […]
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