A massive X-class solar flare has erupted from the Sun, sparking powerful radio blackouts across large parts of the globe - and experts warn more could be on the way as the active sunspot rotates directly toward Earth.

The massive X2.7-class solar flare emerged from the sunspot region AR4087 and peaked at 4:25 a.m. EDT (0825 GMT) today (May 14), according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC)