FLRSevere1 Linked

Solar Flare

Friday, April 24, 2026

Overview

A X2.4-class solar flare was detected on Friday, April 24, 2026. This is the most powerful class of solar flare, capable of causing radio blackouts and radiation storms.

Key Measurements

Date

Friday, April 24, 2026

Time (UTC)

00:51:00 UTC

Flare Class

X2.4

Source Location

N16W68

Severity

Severe

Start Time

00:51:00 UTC

Friday, April 24, 2026

Peak Time

01:07:00 UTC

End Time

01:13:00 UTC

Flare Class

X2.4

Source Location

N16W68

Active Region

AR 14419

This event is connected to other space weather activity:

Data Sources

Event ID: 2026-04-24T00:51:00-FLR-001