In the past 24 hours, the likelihood of significant X-class solar flares has sharply increased, reports Tengri Life citing the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy at IKI and ISZF.
According to their data, several precursors are observed, including a noticeable rise in the Sun's background X-ray radiation and a rapid expansion of solar active regions.
"The highest risks are associated with two sunspot groups numbered 3932 and 3933. The magnetic configuration of these centers, which among other things determines the likelihood of flares, is close to the highest category of beta-gamma-delta. Region 3933 has been classified at this level today. Currently, both centers are actively producing series of M-class events," the report states.
It is noted that the X-level threshold may be surpassed as early as today.
Residents of several cities in Kazakhstan witnessed a rare natural phenomenon.
Previously, we reported that the so-called mini-moon, having completed a two-month semi-orbit around our planet, has left the near-Earth space. Earth temporarily acquired a second "moon" at the end of September. It was noted that in January of the following year, the asteroid will approach our planet again, coming within nearly 2 million kilometers.
A comet that was last seen 80,000 years ago is approaching Earth.
Recall that at the end of November, British astronomers recorded one of the most powerful "shock waves" in the universe, caused by the collision of a massive galaxy with its neighbors. According to their information, this cosmic event occurred in the Stephan's Quintet.