Sun unleashes strongest solar flare of 2025, sparking radio blackouts across Africa and Europe

On November 11, 2025, the sun emitted its most powerful solar flare of the year, an X5.1-class eruption from sunspot AR4274. This event has caused significant radio blackouts across Africa and Europe, affecting communication systems in these regions. Solar flares, such as this one, can disrupt radio signals and other technologies, emphasizing the sun's influence on our planet. The occurrence of such intense solar activity is a reminder of the dynamic nature of space weather and its potential effects on Earth.