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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2024 Dec 19 2200 UTC
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 354 Issued at 2200Z on 19 Dec 2024

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 18-2100Z to 19-2100Z

Solar activity has been at moderate levels for the past 24 hours. The largest solar event of the period was a M3 event observed at 19/1534Z from Region 3928 (S14E60). There are currently 7 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low with a chance for M-class flares on days one, two, and three (20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 18-2100Z to 19-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet to active levels for the past 24 hours. Solar wind speed reached a peak of 625 km/s at 18/2203Z. Total IMF reached 6 nT at 19/0015Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -6 nT at 19/0025Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 393 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet levels on days one, two, and three (20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec).
III. Event Probabilities 20 Dec to 22 Dec
Class M50%45%45%
Class X05%05%05%
Proton05%05%05%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       19 Dec 175
  Predicted   20 Dec-22 Dec 175/180/180
  90 Day Mean        19 Dec 200

V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 18 Dec  012/012
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 19 Dec  009/010
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 20 Dec-22 Dec  005/005-006/005-005/005

VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 20 Dec to 22 Dec
A. Middle Latitudes
Active10%10%10%
Minor storm05%05%05%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%15%15%
Minor storm20%20%20%
Major-severe storm15%15%15%

All times in UTC

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