Region 4366's Impact on Earth's Communications
Spaceweather.com called Region 4366 a 'solar flare factory' after its Jan 30 emergence.
Region 4366 became Earth-facing, magnetically complex, and many times Earth's size.
Region 4366 produced 21 C-class, 38 M-class, and 5 X-class flares.
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured flare imagery.
Space Weather Prediction Center warned of HF radio loss and G1 geomagnetic storm watch.
Possible weak power-grid fluctuations and increased aurora chances noted.
Coronal Mass Ejection orientation determines impact strength; models suggest most material passes north/east of Earth.
CME could graze Earth around Feb 5; agencies monitor through Feb 6.
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