A major X1 solar flare was unleashed at 12:33 UTC on February 1, 2026, from Active Region 14366, a sudden busts of activity and growth from this active region began earlier in the day with a sequence of strong M-class flares, including M6.6 and M6.7 flares within a few hours. This active region will be moving into an earth-facing position in the coming days.
