16K views · 282 reactions | Satellite imagery captured the moment the sun hurled a powerful solar flare in Earth’s direction, on February 17, according to NASA. According to NASA this flare was classified as an X2.2 flare. “X-class denotes the most intense flares, while the number provides more information about its strength.” | KTLA 5 News | Facebook

Massive X-Class Solar Flare Heading for Earth 🌎⚡ Auroras Incoming!” A powerful X-class solar flare has erupted from the Sun, launching a coronal mass ejection (CME) directly toward Earth. This event could produce bright, widespread auroras far beyond the polar regions, lighting up the night sky in vivid shades of green, pink, and purple. Space agencies are monitoring the solar storm closely, as strong CMEs can affect satellites, communications, and power grids. For sky watchers, this is a rare