13 May , 21:33
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Powerful X1.2 class flare illuminated the Sun
As reported by RBC with reference to the Russian Institute of Applied Geophysics (FSBI "IPG"), a significant energy event has been recorded on our star.
"On May 13 at 18:38 Moscow time (19:38 Baku time - ed.) an X1.2 flare lasting 19 minutes was registered in the X-ray range in sunspot group 4079 (N07W81)," the official statement from the institute says.
Solar flares are classified into five categories depending on the intensity of X-ray radiation: A, B, C, M, and X. X-class flares are considered super-powerful and potentially capable of causing serious geomagnetic disturbances on Earth.
According to the space weather forecast from the institute, solar activity on May 13 and 14 is expected to be low to moderate, with new X-class flares not ruled out. The geomagnetic field remains calm for now, and the radiation situation is undisturbed. However, deterioration in shortwave radio communication conditions is possible in the next 24 hours.
