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Can the sun create a solar flare that is so big that it could reach or engulf the earth?

April 26, 2017big create earth flare REACH solar Sun

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Can the sun create a solar flare that is so big that it could reach or engulf the earth?

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There is no evidence that the Sun has flares that are large enough to effect life on Earth. Other stars similar to the Sun have “Superflares” but they appear to be caused by a Jupiter class planet really close to those stars. The Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field are very good shields.