X2.0 Solar Flare (3/3/2023) -

A strong solar flare (R3 level radio blackout) was observed around AR 3234 peaking at 17:52 UTC (Mar 3, 2023). A coronal mass ejection (CME) appears to be associated. Because of the location towards the NW limb, any eruption around this region would not be squarely directed towards our planet. More to follow via