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X1 Flare (R3 Radio Blackout) Event on 28 October, 2021

R3 Event on 28 October, 2021
X1 Flare (R3 Radio Blackout) Event on 28 October, 2021
published: Monday, November 1, 2021 00:18 UTC UTC

An R3 (Strong radio blackout) event took place due to an X1 flare at 1535 UTC (11:35 am EDT) on 28 October from Region 2887. The impulsive flare appeared to have coronal mass ejection (CME) related signatures, however, analysis is ongoing and we are also awaiting updated coronagraph imagery at this time. Please continue following our website for the latest forecast information and updates.