Solar Flare May 14 2024. Solar dynamics observatory (sdo) operates in a geosynchronous orbit around earth to obtain a continuous view of the sun. 51 days (14%) 2009 total:
A massive group of sunspots has produced the largest flare of the current solar cycle โbut the stunning auroral spectacles that earth enjoyed in recent days are. This solar flare is the largest of solar cycle 25 and is classified as an x8.7 flare.