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  "textContent": "WEBSITE: In the early hours of Monday a powerful X1.4-class solar flare burst from the Sun’s surface, its strongest kind, and the first of this magnitude in months. Following this, the effects were felt across Earth within minutes, and suddenly, the Sun shined.\n\nThe flare peaked at 3:19 UTC, unleashing a surge of radiation that raced toward Earth at the speed of light.\n\nOn the sunlit side of the planet, skies remained calm to the eye, but high above, things were far from normal.\n\nAirlines, ships, and communication networks across parts of Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Western Pacific experienced disruptions after the flare triggered a strong R3 radio blackout.\n\nHigh-frequency radio signals flickered. GPS systems wavered. For a brief moment, the invisible threads connecting the modern world showed just how fragile they can be when the Sun stirs.\n\nScientists confirmed that the flare also launched a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME), a massive cloud of charged solar plasma, dashing through space at nearly 1,900 kilometers per second.\n\nNow, all eyes are on its path.\n\nIf the CME reaches Earth and strikes its magnetic field, it could spark minor geomagnetic storms in the next 24 to 48 hours.\n\nFor most people, it may pass unnoticed.\n\nBut for some, it could paint the night sky with glowing auroras--nature’s quiet aftershock to a violent solar outburst.\n\ntiming is what making this moment even more striking.\n\nJust days after the March equinox, the Sun delivers a dramatic reminder of its presence. Add to that a week filled with celestial events, including a rare planetary alignment, and it’s no surprise that curiosity has surged.\n\nToday’s flare is more than just a scientific event; it is a glimpse into the dynamic, sometimes unpredictable nature of our closest star.\n\nA reminder that even from 150 million kilometers away, the Sun still has the power to interrupt, to inspire, and to command global attention in an instant.\n\nThe post Sun erupts with first X-class flare in months, earth hit by strong R3 radio blackouts appeared first on HUM News.",
  "title": "Sun erupts with first X-class flare in months, earth hit by strong R3 radio blackouts"
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