Gadgets: Massive X1.1-class Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackouts Across America

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Massive X1.1-class Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackouts Across America

A strong X1.1-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR4046 on March 28, 2025. The flare caused major radio blackouts in North and South America, affecting high-frequency communications. A coronal mass ejection (CME) followed the flare but is not expected to hit Earth. More solar activity is anticipated from sunspot AR4046 and AR4048, with a 15% chance of another X-cl...

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