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NASA observatory captures Sun emitting solar flare

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NASA&#x27;s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured on Thursday (February 22) the Sun emitting a strong solar flare, which peaked at 5:34 p.m. EST (2234 GMT).Imagery shared by NASA showed the flare, which is seen as a &quot;bright flash in the upper left of the Sun.&quot;According to NASA, these solar flares are intense releases of energy from the Sun which can impact &quot;radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to spacecraft and astronauts.&quot;Feb. 22 flare is known as an X6.3 flare. NASA explained that X-class flares are the most intense and that the number indicates their intensity.

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured on Thursday (February 22) the Sun emitting a strong solar flare, which peaked at 5:34 p.m. EST (2234 GMT).

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured on Thursday (February 22) the Sun emitting a strong solar flare, which peaked at 5:34 p.m. EST (2234 GMT).