Major X2.9 flare erupts on SE limb of the Sun, signals new wave of heightened solar activity
A powerful solar flare measuring X2.9 erupted on the Sun’s southeastern limb at 14:38 UTC on May 15, 2024. The event started at 14:20 and ended at 14:51 UTC. This is the second X-class solar flare after X3.4 at 08:37 UTC from Region 3664 — off the west limb.