July 5 2025 Solar Flare Impact. As we approach the peak of solar cycle 25, we should expect to see more sunspots, each of which is a region of intense magnetic activity capable of producing solar flares and coronal mass ejections, or cmes. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy.

Noaa solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. A strong flare is likely within the next 2 years and that could give us a chance to see the northern lights right here in central illinois.