35 explosions on the Sun: number could rise to 50

There was a sudden increase in the number of solar flares. Because space observation vehicles recorded 18 events of class C and above on Friday, November 6. Additionally, 17 more incidents were seen in the first 12 hours of Saturday.

Thus, a total of 35 explosions occurred in less than two days. According to experts, this number may rise to 40-50 by the end of Saturday. Therefore, the course of events is being closely monitored. But the real uncertainty is whether this solar flare pace will continue throughout Saturday.

Solar Flare Surge Started in the Middle of the Week

Movement started in the middle of the week. First of all, no explosions were seen on Monday and Tuesday. Then, three incidents each were recorded on Wednesday and Thursday.

Among them was an explosion of the M3.6 class. Moreover, this was the strongest event since the beginning of October. But then the tempo picked up rapidly. Therefore, the number of cases increased several times on Friday.

What is the source of explosions?

The main source of the events is a large group of spots almost in the middle of the Sun's visible surface. According to experts, this region releases intense energy into the Sun's atmosphere. Additionally, this process proceeds with a series of explosions of moderate intensity.

Such an arrangement may be better than accumulating energy and then releasing it in one big explosion. Still, scientists do not rule out another possibility. Because the active region may no longer be able to carry the incoming energy. In this case, more powerful explosions may occur among many moderate-intensity events.

Comparison with Records

For comparison, one of the most active days of the current Solar cycle was December 10, 2024. 29 explosions were recorded that day. For this reason, the table of the last 35 events is at a remarkable level as a two-day total.

Also more events in one day in 2026. Last seen on August 19. There were 19 explosions that day. On the other hand, this intensity also shows that the number of solar flares is not limited to a single day.

On the other hand, the Earth is also at risk. On the night of Saturday, our planet entered the domain of a large coronal hole. Therefore, the magnetic field is already disturbed. Magnetic storms have not started yet.

Experts warn: if powerful explosions are added to the effect of the coronal hole, the geomagnetic situation can seriously worsen. Therefore, whether the number of cases will reach 40-50 by the end of Saturday will show the extent of this risk.