An X1.4 class flare erupted from the sun, peaking at 7:01 AM ET on September 22. The flare came from sunspot N15E88, which is just moving into view as the sun rotates. This flare has caused elevated proton levels on the East (left) side of the sun. Associated with this flare, there was a significant CME that began around 7:24 AM ET.
An X1.4 class flare erupted from the sun, peaking at 7:01 AM ET on September 22. The flare came from sunspot N15E88, which is just moving into view as the sun rotates. This flare has caused elevated proton levels on the East (left) side of the sun. Associated with this flare, there was a significant CME that began around 7:24 AM ET.
The image taken by the Solar Dynamics Observatory, is shown in multiple wavelengths of light simultaneously (211, 193, 171 angstrom). The different wavelength represent different temperatures ranging from 630,000 Kelvin to 20,000,000 Kelvin.› Link to associated news item