X8.1 solar flare from region 4366 peaking at 23:58 UTC 2026-02-01, the flaring is still ongoing and shows two more weaker peaks in the X-flare range. SDO AIA 211 cutout shows some possible ejecta to E/NE
Today (02/02/26 UTC) we had one of the strongest solar flares of the 21st century, a combined 8.1, 1.5, and 2.8 x-class solar flare sequence that is still ongoing at m-class levels. FLASHING LIGHT WARNING FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS.
G2 Watch for 31 Mar UTC-day still stands. We evaluated the 29 Mar (EDT) CME and feel fairly certain most ejecta will pass behind Earth's orbit; although we do anticipate enough flanking effects to warrant the G2 Watch, with a chance for G3. Stay aware at spaceweather.gov
REPOST: An X1.4 flare was produced by Region 4405, peaking at 0319 UTC on 30 March and resulted in an R3 (Strong) Radio Blackout. An associated coronal mass ejection is seen in coronagraph imagery and analysis is currently ongoing. Visit spaceweather.gov to stay informed.
G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storming was observed during the 0900-1200 UTC synoptic period on 22 Mar as what is likely high speed stream onset began. Additional periods of G1-G2 storming are expected, along with possibly even another isolated period of G3 levels, in the coming hours.