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    What was the largest solar flare ever recorded, and when did it occur?

    Question #129032. Asked by BaronBatty. (Jan 18 13 2:42 AM)


    muzzyhill3

    		http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_storm_of_1859

    Aug 1859. There was a solar storm known as the Carrington Event and named after the Astronomer watching and recording the event. This storm produced the largest known solar flare.

    Jan 18 13, 2:50 AM

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