Space Weather Prediction Center

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

R3 Radio Blackout 7:57 p.m. EDT January 5, 2023

GOES SUVI imagery of X-flare and D-RAP model output
R3 Radio Blackout 7:57 p.m. EDT January 5, 2023
published: Wednesday, January 11, 2023 03:17 UTC UTC

An impulsive R3 (X1.2) event was observed at 7:57 p.m. on January 5, 2023 from a region on the east limb (left side) of the Sun.  No eruption was observed from this event and the primary impact was on high frequency communications on the sunlit side of the Earth.