Monster Sun flare detected: Solar storm may knockout GPS

Radio frequency blackouts reported across the US after one of the largest solar flares ever recorded. Flares classified by range and strength. Solar flares often accompanied by coronal mass ejections. CMEs have potential to cause months-long blackout on Earth, damage satellites. X-class flare identified as largest of Solar Cycle 25, biggest since September 2017. Sun’s activity expected to peak by mid-2024. A G3 solar storm can potentially damage small satellites, impact mobile networks, GPS, and even pose a threat to ground-based electronics