stellar flares

Stellar flares are sudden, intense bursts of energy on a star's surface, caused by the magnetic fields in the star’s atmosphere suddenly releasing stored energy. These powerful eruptions emit a bright flash of light and radiation across various wavelengths, including visible light, ultraviolet, and X-rays. Similar to solar flares on our Sun, stellar flares can impact nearby planets by affecting their atmospheres and potentially disrupting any existing life or technological systems. They are a natural part of the star's activity cycle and provide insights into the star’s magnetic environment and behavior.