3 powerful solar flares erupt in less than 24 hours, ending weeks of calm on the sun

3 powerful solar flares erupt in less than 24 hours, ending weeks of calm on the sun

The sun just fired 3 M-class flares in 24 hours, ending a weeks-long lull. Weak CMEs may be headed toward Earth.

The Sun Erupts with 3 Major Solar Flares in 24 Hours – What It Means for Earth

After weeks of relative quiet, the Sun has erupted with a series of powerful solar flares, signaling a return to more active space weather conditions. Over the weekend, three M-class solar flares were unleashed in rapid succession, ending a 22-day period of calm. These eruptions, originating from sunspot region AR 4168, have caught the attention of space weather forecasters, who are now on the lookout for potential coronal mass ejections (CMEs) …

Sun Roars Back with Three M-Class Flares in 24 Hours

The Sun erupted with three moderate M-class solar flares on August 3–4, 2025, ending a 22-day lull. Scientists report minor Earth effects, including potential radio blackouts and auroras at high latitudes from possible glancing CMEs.