On 11 November, a large solar flare measuring X5.1 – on a scale that runs from X1 to X10 and beyond – was observed on the Sun. It released a huge amount of energy towards Earth, resulting in one of the best aurora displays of the year, with…

On 11 November, a large solar flare measuring X5.1 – on a scale that runs from X1 to X10 and beyond – was observed on the Sun. It released a huge amount of energy towards Earth, resulting in one of the best aurora displays of the year, with…