X-flare Sun (max) 4.3
Taken by Sebastian Algra on February 4, 2026 @
Utrecht, The Netherlands. Backyard.
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Date Taken: 2026:02:04 18:28:09
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I was watching the AR 4366 region with my Lunt 60 on my 10 micron mount. Suddenly a plane flew directly in front of it. Yes, finally I thought !
But it seemed my recording missed it. When I started monitoring again I noticed that my histogram was clipping the highlights at the end. I changed some parameters from my camera but the sun went to dark What is this ? Then I realised: It must be a flare ! I checked the internet and yes a 4.3 X-flare was just recorded.
Time of my recording.12:21 UTC. Just after it 's maximum. .... No plane but my first (X) flare ! What a day !
Lunt 60 on 10 micron mount. ZWO 678 MM camera. Processing Autostakkert and Photoshop.
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