The massive X2.7-class solar flare emerged from the sunspot region AR4087 and peaked at 4:25 a.m. EDT (0825 GMT) today (May 14), according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)

A powerful solar flare erupted early Tuesday, disrupting radio signals across Earth, said the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.

The sun has had quite a busy week hurling solar flares at our planet, causing blackouts across the globe. “After weeks of calm, solar activity is suddenly high again,” reports Spaceweather.com. This is not totally unexpected,