A powerful X2.0 solar flare erupted from the Sun’s northwest limb on February 23, 2025, at 19:27 UTC. The flare was part of Active Region 4001 and lasted until 19:34 UTC. A coronal mass ejection (CME) was produced, but it is unlikely to affect Earth.
This solar flare is the strongest so far in 2025, following X1.2 on January 3, and X1.1 and X1.8 on January 4. However, the region’s location makes CMEs less likely to impact Earth.
The flare caused a short-lived R3 radio blackout, affecting high-frequency radio communication over the Pacific Ocean and parts of the Americas. Solar activity remained at moderate levels, with another M4.9 flare occurring later in the day from Region 4001.
There is a chance for minor to moderate radio blackouts through February 25, as well as a slight chance for stronger events. Energetic particle flux remains normal to moderate, but there’s a possibility of a minor proton storm through the same period.
Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet to unsettled over the next few days, with potential minor disturbances from coronal hole and CME influences.
Source: https://watchers.news/2025/02/23/impulsive-x2-0-solar-flare-erupts-from-the-suns-northwest-limb