X9.0 class solar flare - The Strongest Solar Flare of the Current Cycle

The Sun emitted a X9.0 class solar flare on 3 October 2024, peaking at approximately 12:18 UTC, the strongest solar flare of the current solar cycle, so far. Credit: Solar Dynamics Observatory movies courtesy of NASA/SDO and the AIA, EVE, and HMI science teams Music: “Habanera by Bizet“ courtesy of YouTube Audio Library