Far side solar flare erupts behind the sun edge

Solar activity remained at moderate levels following an M1.3 class solar flare on October 9, EarthSky reported. The moderate blast erupted at 14:09 UTC from active region AR4547. The active region had already rotated out of view onto the far side of the sun two days prior to the eruption. [1]

According to EarthSky, the position of the region just behind the solar limb indicates that the true intensity of the flare may have been stronger than recorded. The physical body of the sun blocked part of the eruption from direct observation by measurement instruments. [1]

Initial analysis shows that the coronal mass ejection launched by the event is not expected to strike Earth. EarthSky stated that scientists are continuing modeling and analysis to confirm the trajectory of the solar material, as the source region is no longer located on the Earth facing solar disk. [1]