Captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory. Thankfully it is not Earthbound:
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How are flares measured?
C-class flares are small with few noticeable consequences here on Earth.
M-class flares are medium-sized; they can cause brief radio blackouts that affect Earth's polar regions. Minor radiation storms sometimes follow an M-class flare.
X-class flares are big; they are major events that can trigger planet-wide radio blackouts and long-lasting radiation storms.
X-class flares are big; they are major events that can trigger planet-wide radio blackouts and long-lasting radiation storms.
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