As of Monday, 9/5/17 we've had ten solar flares ranging from an M-1 to an X-9. The X-9 class flare that took place today on September 6 @ 9:52 a.m. is a very powerful flare. Earth is receiving the energy (electromagnetic particles (solar wind)) between 12:00 noon and 4:00 p.m. (CST) today from the flares that took place on the 5th. Already cell phones are being affected. In addition, an alert has just been issued for a "Solar Wind Alert" - "Satellites have detected a sharp solar wind gust (electromagnetic particles) that could stimulate geomagnetic activity. Be alert for auroras."
https://www.space.com/38050-solar-storm-supercharge-northern-lights-sept-6.html
*9/6/17: According to spaceweather.com, NOAA validated the X Class Flare as an X9.3.
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