Two significant class M solar flares were recorded on February 8. This was reported to TASS by the Institute of Applied Geophysics (IPG).
On February 8, at 14:18 Moscow time, a M1.8 flare with a duration of 08 minutes was recorded in the X-ray range in the 4366 (N17W47) spot group. <…> at 14:43 Moscow time, a M1.7 flare with a duration of 28 minutes was recorded in the X-ray range in the 4358 (N16W87) spot group.
Solar flares are classified according to the power of radiation: the weakest are class A, followed by B, C, M, and the most powerful — X. Each subsequent class means a tenfold increase in power. Such events are often accompanied by plasma ejections, which, reaching Earth, can cause magnetic storms and affect the operation of satellites and communication systems.