When is the sun’s next ‘Superflare’ due?

Last bombardment exploded telegraph wires, pushed Northern Lights south

In 1859, a massive solar flare bombarded Earth with so much energy that telegraph wires burst into flames, and stunning auroras could be seen as far south as Cuba and Hawaii. Such a powerful event would likely be devastating for our modern world, with the potential to knock out satellites, electrical grids, and technology worldwide. But when can we expect the next superflare? 

https://www.science.org/content/article/when-sun-s-next-superflare-due

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