Space-weather phenomenon

Solar Flare

A sudden, intense burst of radiation from the Sun's surface, released when magnetic energy in the corona is explosively reconfigured. The X-rays arrive in minutes and can ionise Earth's upper atmosphere, causing radio blackouts.

Environment & effects

Originates from:The Sun

Affects:Earth

Monitored by:SDO (Solar Dynamics Observatory)SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory)

Related:NOAA R-Scale (Radio Blackouts)

Knowledge connections

AffectsEarth
Observed bySDO (Solar Dynamics Observatory)
Observed bySOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory)
Associated withThe Sun
Associated withNOAA R-Scale (Radio Blackouts)
Associated withCoronal Mass Ejection (CME)
Associated withSolar Energetic Particles (SEP)
Associated withNOAA R-Scale (Radio Blackouts)
Associated withThe Solar Cycle
Associated withActive Regions
Associated withGPS & Navigation
Associated withHuman Spaceflight
Associated withRadio Communications
Associated withNASA DONKI
Associated withMagnetic Reconnection

Sources

Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.

NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.
NOAA Solar CalculatorNOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory
Public-domain solar-position geometry: sunrise, sunset, solar noon, twilight, declination, and the equation of time.
Public domain (US Government work).

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