The Carrington Event and the Current Solar Cycle (Solar Max "Sooner and Stronger")

 

From the article: 

"Sunspot activity has increased dramatically in early 2023, with sunspot numbers far exceeding NASA's predictions each month — though nothing as big as Carrington’s sunspots have been seen yet. Still, the profusion of sunspots and other solar weather suggests that the next solar maximum will arrive sooner and stronger than NASA previously predicted. Whether the incoming maximum brings with it a Carrington-level storm is a matter of pure chance — but scientists will keep watching for spotty signs on the sun, just in case."

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/see-monster-sunspot-launched-carrington-120000667.html