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364 This Sunspot Could Fry Our Power Grid

from SignsWatch ⦿ Seeing the Signs ⦿ and making sense of the Times

3 Feb 2026Sunspot AR4366, a rapidly growing and unstable region on the sun, has released several powerful solar flares, including an X8.3 flare. This sunspot could potentially cause a Carrington-class event, which could cripple power grids, fry satellites, and disrupt GPS systems. While scientists are better equipped to monitor solar activity, the potential impact of a severe solar storm remains a significant concern.

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3 Feb 2026Sunspot AR4366, a rapidly growing and unstable region on the sun, has released several powerful solar flares, including an X8.3 flare. This sunspot could potentially cause a Carrington-class event, which could cripple power grids, fry...

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