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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2009 Jul 04 2201 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 185 Issued at 2200Z on 04 Jul 2009IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 03-2100Z to 04-2100Z Solar activity was very low. New Region 1024 (S27E02)
emerged early in the period and produced numerous B-class events
during the past 24 hours. The largest of these was a B8 at 0437Z.
The group grew rapidly and is currently a D type sunspot region with
an area of about 140 millionths. The magnetic analysis showed a beta
group with a single, East-West oriented polarity inversion line. The
frequency and intensity of flare activity from the region appeared
to be decreasing slightly during the last four hours of the period.
The remainder of the solar disk was quiet and stable.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be
predominantly very low, but there is a chance for an isolated
C-class flare during the next three days (5-7 July) from Region
1024, especially if it continues to grow.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 03-2100Z to 04-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet during the past 24 hours.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet for the next three days (5-7 July).
III. Event Probabilities 05 Jul to 07 Jul
| Class M | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | Green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 04 Jul 071 Predicted 05 Jul-07 Jul 070/070/070 90 Day Mean 04 Jul 070
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 03 Jul 003/005 Estimated Afr/Ap 04 Jul 002/005 Predicted Afr/Ap 05 Jul-07 Jul 005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 05 Jul to 07 Jul
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
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