On November 3, a medium-power flare of the M3.2 type was recorded on the Sun in the X-ray range – this was already the third flare of the day. This was reported on the website of the Institute of Applied Geophysics.
“On November 3 at 15:47 Moscow time, a 15-minute M3.2 (N22E85) flare was detected in the X-ray range,” the publication said.
Previously, it was reported that on November 3, two M-type flares were detected on the Sun in the X-ray range within an hour – M5.0 and M1.6.
The first outbreak was recorded at 12:25 Moscow time and lasted 61 minutes. On November 3 at 13:11 Moscow time, a second 60-minute M5.0 flare was detected in the X-ray range.
Previously, scientists warned about an increase in the number of solar rays. They note that after a two-week break, solar flare activity will continue to increase on November 3.
Solar storms are divided into five types depending on the strength of the X-ray radiation. M is the fourth of the five classes of solar activity. Only level X is above.
Solar storms can cause magnetic storms on Earth, which can disrupt the operation of radio equipment and satellites, as well as impair the health of people who depend on the weather.
