AR1686 unleashed an M1-class solar flare HD

  
Best viewed with window expanded.
SOLAR ACTIVITY INCREASES: Both sides of the sun are active today. On the farside, an explosion around 0400 UT hurled a massive CME into space. On the Earthside, sunspot AR1686 unleashed an M1-class solar flare at 0754 UT. Stay tuned for updates.