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1. Which country's space agency reported that the geomagnetic storm originated from a solar flare that erupted from sunspot 3842 on October 3?
The geomagnetic storm that lit up the night sky in parts of the US in early October originated from a solar flare that erupted from sunspot 3842 on October 3. South Africa's National Space Agency (SANSA) tracked this significant event, noting it was the strongest earth-facing solar flare recorded by SANSA in seven years. The agency also reported the brief disruption to high-frequency radio communications over the African region. SANSA's expertise and monitoring capabilities provide valuable insights into space weather events like geomagnetic storms, highlighting South Africa's role in space research and exploration.