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Sun releases the strongest flare in current cycle
The flare - deemed an X8.7, with the X-class denoting the most intense flares possible - came from the same region that triggered the geomagnetic storm and stunning display of auroras, or Northern Lights, around the world.
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Solar storm produces colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
Upgraded solar storm could make northern lights visible in US
Rare flower bloom happening at NC Botanical Garden
Stunning telescope image shows 'God's Hand' reaching across galaxy
How to watch 1st crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft
New exhibit to open at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
April's full Pink Moon: When and where to see it
All-girls Clayton robotics team sets example for women in STEM
Preschoolers release thousands of ladybugs into nature for Earth Day
US Secretary of Energy visits Raleigh to talk clean energy efforts
Astronomers spot black hole less than 2,000 light-years from Earth
Baby penguins seen cliff diving on camera for 1st time
New calculations show popular eclipse maps might be off track
Where to recycle and donate your eclipse glasses
Mount Etna puffs smoke rings into Sicilian sky | Video
Partial solar eclipse creates excitement in NC
Millions of Americans witness a rare total solar eclipse
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