Activity was observed in region 4274, located in the northern hemisphere of the Sun, which was also the source of the X5.15 flare that occurred two days ago and triggered a strong magnetic storm on November 12-13.
Scientists noted that such a powerful flare "looks inexplicable," as the size of the active region does not correspond to the intensity and number of explosions. They also emphasized that active processes in this area began two to three weeks ago when it was on the far side of the Sun, which could have affected the movement of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, which encountered plasma ejections.
Experts assured that the new flare poses no danger to Earth. Over the past two days, the active region has moved approximately 30 degrees away from the direct line to our planet, which means that any potential geomagnetic effects will be weak or moderate.
Nevertheless, scientists do not rule out the possibility of a "grazing touch," but a repetition of the recent strong magnetic storm is not predicted.
This flare occurred in the same area of the Sun where the X5.15 flare was recorded earlier on November 11. Unique footage capturing this event has also been published.
