Active region 1283 produced an M5.3-class flare yesterday morning and an X2.1-class flare last night at 2220 UT. And another X-class flare today at 2238 UT.
Check out the supporting material for the EVE press conference at http://www.nasa.gov/sunearth. Its all about flares, the energy they release, and the effects here in our atmosphere.
