Sunpot AR3869 just set off a powerful X3.3-class solar flare not directly facing the Earth. DEPENDING ON THE INTENSITY AND ITS POSITION FACING THE EARTH. IT CAN KNOCK OUT OUR SATELLITES AND ELECTRICAL GRIDS. (UPDATE 1) *sunspot ar3969, which produced an x3.3 solar flare, is connected to a string of sunspots all capable of X3.3-class solar storms. They will be facing earth very soon*