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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