Volgograd residents warned about the risk of an X-class flare on the Sun
The Solar Astronomy Laboratory has recorded a series of record-breaking solar flares.
On the Sun continues a period of high activity. On Sunday, 28 outbreaks were recorded per day, and the day before there were 29 events. This is a repeat of the record of the XXI century. On Monday, November 9, 12 more outbreaks occurred at 14 hours.
All events originate from one active region, number 4566. Now it is in the center of the visible side of the Sun, directly opposite our planet. So far, moderate-strength outbreaks have prevailed. However, for the second day in a row, there has been an increase in the number of more powerful events. If energy is not expended in small explosions, the first high-grade X-class flare is possible. Since the source of activity is directed at Earth, this can backfire.
Earth is also affected by a large coronal hole. The speed of the solar wind coming out of it reaches 700-800 kilometers per second, which is 2-3 times higher than normal. So far, this causes only some mild and moderate magnetic storms. Most of the time, the geomagnetic environment remains relatively calm.
