Massive Sunspot AR3576 Poses Threat of Powerful Solar Flares

The sunspot, visible from Mars and now facing Earth, could emit X-class flares, potentially disrupting global electronics.

Sunspot AR3576, large enough to be seen from Mars, is now directly facing Earth, raising concerns over potential X-class solar flares.
The sunspot stretches over 124,274 miles and contains at least four dark cores, each larger than Earth.
X-class flares, the most powerful type of solar activity, could cause worldwide transmission problems and blackouts.
The current solar activity indicates an early start to the expected peak in geomagnetic activity, originally forecasted for 2025.
Scientists and agencies like NOAA are closely monitoring the sunspot for its potential to disrupt satellites and electronic technology on Earth.