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Solar flares measured around X1 — like the May 13 and 14 events — indicate strong flare intensity. An X10 flare is described as as a severe event, according to NOAA.

A high-powered solar flare erupted from the sun last week, causing a major radio blackout in Europe and Asia. The eruption happened at 3:25 a.m., meaning that the sun wasn't in the Texas sky at ...

A strong solar flare peaked at around 4:25 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, causing radio blackouts across Europe, Asia and Africa. Courtesy of the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.