Scientists say we could be in for a rough solar ride as AR4087 gets into position to hurl its next volley of plasma directly at Earth. Last month, a rare “cannibal” solar eruption lit up skies ...

The massive X2.7-class solar flare emerged from the sunspot region AR4087 and peaked at 4:25 a.m. EDT (0825 GMT) today (May 14), according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) ...

The sun roared to life early Tuesday (May 14), unleashing a powerful X-class solar flare from a newly emerging sunspot region AR4087. The eruption peaked at 4:25 a.m. EDT (0825 GMT), triggering ...

Staff Sgt. Luccario Lovato/U.S. Air National Guard Unfortunately, we’ll only see more of these solar flare-ups as sunspot AR4087 swivels closer into view — like a giant interstellar death ray.

A blazing X2.7-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR4087 early Tuesday, hurling a scorching wave of plasma and charged particles straight at Earth. NASA/SDO ...

Just after 11:30 a.m. ET, a massive X2.7-class solar flare erupted from a newly emerging from a cold, dark region known as AR4087.

Originating from sunspot AR4087, which is progressively turning towards Earth, this region of the Sun has exhibited volatility, unleashing several flares within hours, including a formidable M5.3 ...

However, as sunspot AR4087 rotates to face Earth head-on, we might be in for more solar activity. The powerful X2.7 flare also came with a CME, a burst of plasma and magnetic fields that can ...

The flare originated from sunspot region AR4087 and peaked at 4:25 a.m. EDT, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), disrupting communications on the sunlit side of Earth.

But with AR4087 still near the sun's edge, our planet is out of the line of fire. For now. X2.7-class eruption from sunspot AR4087 on May 14, 2025.