Flare (disambiguation) facts for kids

A flare is a device that produces brilliant light and intense heat without explosion, used for lighting, signaling, decoration or as aerial defense countermeasure

Flare may also refer to:

Astronomy

• Flare star, a variable star that can undergo unpredictable dramatic increases in brightness for a few minutes
• Satellite flare, a phenomenon caused by the reflective surfaces on satellites
• Solar flare, an eruption of plasma from the surface of the sun

Aviation

• Flare (countermeasure), an aerial countermeasure against heat-seeking missiles

Culture and arts

• Flares, a style of trousers sometimes referred to as "flares"