Sun's Superflares: More Frequent and Fiery

A NASA Kepler study of 56,450 sun-like stars uncovered 2,889 superflares, suggesting our Sun might erupt once every century—far more often than the previously thought millennia. These powerful blasts could disrupt satellites, power grids, and communications, reminiscent of the 1859 Carrington Event but potentially more devastating. With ESA’s Vigil probe launching soon to boost forecasting, scientists humorously urge us to prepare for the Sun’s next big temper tantrum, which might be just around the corner.