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Limb eruption, S1 radiation storm, sunspot region 2371

Early this morning we observed an M1.2 solar flare (R1-minor) peaking at 01:27 UTC from sunspot region 2365 at the West limb. The solar flare was accompanied by a gorgeous prominence eruption and launched a stunning coronal mass ejection.

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