solar flare

noun

: a sudden temporary outburst of energy from a small area of the sun's surface

called also flare

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Every 11 years, the sun's magnetic field reaches its solar maximum, during which time the number of solar flares is at its highest, according to NOAA. —

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024 Key Background The latest 11-year cycle for the sun—Solar Cycle 25—has released a series of solar flares in recent weeks, increasing the likelihood of geomagnetic storms and aurora borealis sightings. —

Ty Roush, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 The intrepid explorers spend their days hopping rogue planets, surfing solar flares and searching for extraterrestrial life. —

Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024 Magnetic storms that have been triggered by solar activity, such as solar flares or coronal mass ejections, cause them. —

Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for solar flare