Sunspot AR2297 was crackling with M and C class flares before the magnetic energy finally gave way to the x-flare on Mar. 11th, 2015. "Its causing HF radio blackouts, primarily over the Americas," according to Spaceweather.com. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory was on hand to capture the fireworks. -- Full Story: http://goo.gl/GuWyxs
Video Show - Attack of the Sun: http://goo.gl/RcihGz
Credit: NASA/SDO/mash mix: Space.com
