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An X1 flare (R3 - Strong Radio Blackout) occurred at 1:37 pm EDT (1737 UTC) March 30th, 2022. The flare source location was from the magnetically complex sunspot group, Region 2975. Initial indications are this flare was associated with a new coronal mass ejection (CME) and SWPC forecasters are currently examining data to confirm any CME, and if verified, analyze further to determine whether there may be any Earth-directed component. This same sunspot group has been the source of multiple M-class flares (R1 - Minor) over the past few days, with the strongest prior flare being an M4 at 28/1129 UTC. Continue to visit our webpage for the latest information and updates.
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/news/x1-flare-r3-strong-radio-blackout-30-march-2022