Monday, May 11, 2026

Solar M5.8 class flare as observed by GONG

 Video: Niles Oien, NSO
 A major solar flare of X-ray class M5.8 erupted on May 10, 2026 from active region 14436 near the solar East limb (N19E65). M- and X-class flares are some of the most energetic solar events, typically associated with the coronal mass ejections (CMEs). However, CMEs originating near solar East limb are less likely to impact the Earth.  Attached video shows the development of this flare as observed by GONG H-alpha at Cerro Tololo, Chile.


  

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