Though it generated beautiful auroras around the world, the Gannon solar storm in 2024 was also a little dangerous.

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory captured an X2.8-class solar flare and a pair of m-flares that preceded it in multiple wavelength. Reported to be the biggest flare since an X9.3 flare in Sept. 2017.

ITER project has entered a critical phase: the reactor core is assembled, and each weld will try to recreate solar fusion on Earth.