Earlier in the day, NOAAdocumentedan even stronger solar flare, classified as a strong X2.2 flare.
We will update this story with details from that press conference once it occurs.
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An ultraviolet view of the Sun from earlier today, showing a prominent sunspot at right.Image: Solar Dynamics Library
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