Overview
- Scientists reported three strong M-class flares occurring overnight into November 29.
- Laboratories measured nearly a fivefold increase in solar X-ray flux over the prior 24 hours.
- Researchers noted a higher rate of small and medium flares, signaling rapid growth of stored flare energy.
- Forecasts keep the chance of X-class flares elevated yet moderate as monitoring continues.
- Teams link recent activity swings to a pronounced hemispheric asymmetry and the Sun’s ~27-day rotation exposing active regions to Earth.