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![a bright flare extends outward from the sun](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bma7ZbqLFrbhFV8bm5ePfU-320-80.jpg)
Sun blasts out powerful X-class solar flare causing radio blackouts on Earth (video)
By Robert Lea published
The giant sunspot AR3354 blasted out an X-class solar flare on Sunday, July 2, ionizing Earth's atmosphere and causing a shortwave radio blackout over the U.S. and the Pacific Ocean.
![Sunspots on the face of the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8jFwbnpuJnJG32Z74dGe86-320-80.jpg)
Sun breaks out with record number of sunspots, sparking solar storm concerns
By Tereza Pultarova published
The sun has produced 163 sunspots in June, the highest monthly number in more than two decades, sparking concerns that Earth may soon face space weather trouble.
![An orange/yelow image of the sun with a sunspot near the center. Seven scale-sized Earths are lined up next to the sunspot to show its enormity.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pHPtyNhBwrMmCoYAiocDqg-320-80.jpeg)
You can see a huge sunspot 7 times wider than Earth right now — but be careful!
By Robert Lea published
A massive sunspot is crossing the face of the sun, but if you aim to catch it before it disappears on Sunday (July 2), ensure you protect your eyes.
![a view of the active orange sun firing off a powerful solar flare.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VMsoDPnCYWFvPYAu8SBsoc-320-80.jpg)
New technique could probe the heart of powerful solar storms
By Robert Lea published
Neutral particles accelerated to incredible speeds could be used to investigate powerful solar storms, according to a new study.
![a large sunspot on the surface of the sun with four Earths superimposed over it for scale](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c8wkQezPcwemJsMdLzjhQM-320-80.jpg)
A massive sunspot is currently visible to the unaided eye. Here's how to see it safely before it's gone
By John Loeffler published
A massive new sunspot is visible without using a telescope or binoculars, but you'll still need to protect your eyes when observing it.
![A mosaic showing sunspots and other features on the surface of the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rP77boPsWLZDbDJRzjF5H6-320-80.jpeg)
See amazing new sun photos from the world's largest solar telescope
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
The world's largest solar telescope has captured the sun's fine features in remarkable detail, including rare glimpses of dying sunspots.
![a gif showing a series of solar flares erupting from the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/64en256PEAvwd9VLNkRTYG-320-80.gif)
Watch this giant sunspot erupt in barrage of powerful solar flares as it turns to face Earth (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The sun has released a barrage of solar flares in the past 24 hours. The culprit? A giant sunspot that's slowly rotating to directly face Earth — and it's not alone.
![solar flare erupting from the surface of the sun.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ARqiLoYhwdymBkoSGE8vFR-320-80.jpg)
Powerful solar flare erupts from hidden sunspot sparking widespread radio blackouts (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The explosive solar flare erupted from a hidden sunspot on May 16 at 12:43 pm EDT (1643 GMT) triggering widespread radio blackouts.
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