sunspot 2817

[abc]

This spot has been sparking numerous C-class solar flares. Is it possible to cause a M-class solar flare in the near future? 

[Marcel de Bont]

Considering the amount of C-class solar flares it has been producing you'd be inclined to say yes but it is hard to say. This sunspot region is currently on the limb and it is impossible to determine its magnetic layout and thus flaring potential.

[daniel anderson]

I'm kind of worried that 2817 might do a Carrington type flare, no?

[Vancanneyt Sander]

1 uur terug, daniel anderson zei:

I'm kind of worried that 2817 might do a Carrington type flare, no?

No, it’s not magnetically complex enough to produce strong solar flares

[Jesterface23]

Noting it is either Coronal Hole High Seed Streams or Coronal Mass Ejections from a solar flare or a solar filament that causes geomagnetic storms. Sometimes there are flares that don't produce a CME.

[helios]

4 hours ago, daniel anderson said:

I'm kind of worried that 2817 might do a Carrington type flare, no?

Nothing to worry about. This type of activity is normal and we will continue to (hopefully) see it almost daily during the upcoming years.