NJIT scientists track recent solar flare disruptions in Earth's ionosphere
Newark, NJ (SPX) Nov 25, 2025
Recent measurements recorded by NJIT's new network of radio telescopes show how a rare sequence of intense flares from Nov. 9 - 14, including an X5.1 event marking 2025's strongest flare so far, jolted the ionosphere - the plasma-filled atmospheric layer essential for radio signals, GPS accuracy and satellite orbits. The flares triggered R3 (strong) radio blackouts across Africa and Europe
Recent measurements recorded by NJIT's new network of radio telescopes show how a rare sequence of intense flares from Nov. 9 - 14, including an X5.1 event marking 2025's strongest flare so far, jolted the ionosphere - the plasma-filled atmospheric layer essential for radio signals, GPS accuracy and satellite orbits. The flares triggered R3 (strong) radio blackouts across Africa and Europe