Solar flare eruption on the sun is headed for Earth

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View in browser   Top Story Solar flare eruption on the sun is headed for Earth As if we didn't have enough to worry about here on Earth, the sun is starting to act up.  A sun spot, officially called AR2859, erupted in a magnificent blast Tuesday. The solar activity is part of a days-long event that could bring what's called "coronal mass ejection" hurling towards the planet.  Coronal mass ejection, CME for short, is a mix of plasma and magnetic field released as pressure builds up around sun spots.  Read More » Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Chron.com 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2021 Hearst Communications