Hidden Solar Explosion on the Sun's Far Side to Reappear Soon

A powerful explosion took place on the Sun earlier this month. The blast happened on January 9 but remained hidden from Earth's view. Scientists now expect the eruption site to become visible within days as the Sun rotates.

The explosion occurred on the far side of the Sun, facing away from our planet. Satellites could not observe it directly at the time. Two weeks ago, when that region last faced Earth, no unusual solar activity was detected.

The Sun's rotation period—about 25 days at the equator—means the blast site will soon come into view. Astronomers estimate it will take roughly 14 days for the area to turn toward Earth. While light from the eruption reached our planet in just eight minutes, the active region itself must rotate before telescopes can study it.

The explosion's location will be observable in about a week. Researchers will then analyse the event in detail. This follows a period of quiet conditions when the same region last faced Earth.