Sun Erupts with Largest Flare of This Solar Cycle, but Auroras Unlikely to Follow

Sun Erupts with Largest Flare of This Solar Cycle, but Auroras Unlikely to Follow

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A massive group of sunspots has produced the largest flare of the current solar cycle, but the auroral displays are unlikely to resume.

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Sunspot cluster AR3664 emitted the largest X8.7-class flare, setting a record for this solar cycle, with potential impacts on Earth.

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