Sun erupts powerful X-class solar flare, NASA shares photo

The Sun erupted with a powerful X2.3-class solar flare on Wednesday peaking at 7:10 pm IST. In an image captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, the flare is seen as a bright flash near the centre. Classified as an X-class flare, it reached an R3-Strong level on NOAA's Space Weather Scale, signalling potential radio blackouts.