NOAA reported an M8.5 X-ray solar flare on July 1, 2026, with its peak at 23:09 UTC, originating from location S07W25. This event is classified as an R2 - Moderate space weather event.
The flare caused a limited blackout of high-frequency (HF) radio communication for tens of minutes. The area of impact was primarily centered on the sub-solar point on Earth's sunlit side.