'How Sun could wreak havoc on Earth in 8 minutes'

The intense burst of radiation from the Sun, one of the most powerful this year, has the potential to disrupt radio communications, navigation systems, and electrical grids on Earth. The flare has also led to stunning auroral displays, visible much farther than usual, lighting up the skies from the United States to Tasmania and captivating observers across the globe.

'How Sun could wreak havoc on Earth in 8 minutes'
The intense burst of radiation from the Sun, one of the most powerful this year, has the potential to disrupt radio communications, navigation systems, and electrical grids on Earth. The flare has also led to stunning auroral displays, visible much farther than usual, lighting up the skies from the United States to Tasmania and captivating observers across the globe.