This image shows 10 biggest explosions that rocked the Sun in January

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 1, 2024 13:26 IST

In a stunning display of celestial power, the sun unleashed a series of potent solar flares in January, captured in a composite image by Turkish amateur astrophotographer Senol SanlÄñ.

Using data from Nasa's Solar Dynamics Observatory, Sanli pieced together the ten most intense solar eruptions of the month, showcasing the sun's fiery temperament as it ramps up toward Solar Maximum.

Sanli, hailing from Bursa, Turkey, meticulously crafted the image to highlight the sheer magnitude of these solar events. "This composite image shows the 10 strongest solar flares of January 2024," he explains.

The visual is not just a testament to his skills, but also a clear indicator of the sun's increasing activity.

While January's solar fireworks were a sight to behold, Earth was spared the full force of their impact. Many of the flares erupted along the sun's edge, known as the limb, positioning them away from a direct path to our planet.

Consequently, despite the sun's hyperactivity, no significant geomagnetic storms were reported on Earth, dodging potential disruptions to satellites, power systems, and communication networks.

However, this period of relative calm may be short-lived. As we approach the peak of Solar Cycle 25, expected to hit between January and October 2024, the likelihood of Earth-facing solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) increases.

These powerful bursts of solar energy have the potential to cause more than just spectacular auroras; they can interfere with technology and infrastructure, posing a real threat to our modern way of life.

The sun's activity is notoriously difficult to predict, but with the peak of the solar cycle on the horizon, experts warn that we could see a surge in both the frequency and intensity of solar flares.