Space Weather Prediction Center

02/02/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/02/2026 04:13

UPDATE! A X8.1 (Strong) flare from Region 4366

Region 4366 produced another strong X8.1 (R3) flare this evening at 6:57 pm ET. Modeling of the associated coronal mass ejection(s) indicates that a bulk of the material will pass by Earth to the north and east late on the 05 Feb UTC-day. SWPC forecasters continue to expect more exciting activity from this region in the coming days!

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