Solar region summary
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Solar region summary 2024 May 17 0030 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary
SRS Number 138 Issued at 0030Z on 17 May 2024 This report is compiled from data received at SWO on 16 MayI. Regions with Sunspots
Locations Valid at 16/2400Z
| Nmbr | Location | Lo | Area | Z | LL | NN | Mag Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3667 | N28W88 | 309 | 0050 | Hsx | 03 | 01 | Alpha |
| 3670 | N21W62 | 283 | 0020 | Dao | 05 | 02 | Beta-Gamma |
| 3671 | N21W64 | 285 | 0010 | Bxo | 05 | 05 | Beta |
| 3672 | N18W37 | 258 | 0050 | Cao | 06 | 05 | Beta |
| 3673 | S08W14 | 235 | 0020 | Hax | 01 | 01 | Alpha |
| 3674 | S12W03 | 222 | 0130 | Cso | 07 | 18 | Beta |
| 3676 | S20W47 | 268 | 0090 | Cso | 02 | 05 | Beta-Gamma |
| 3679 | S10E18 | 203 | 0230 | Eso | 11 | 13 | Beta-Gamma |
| 3680 | N18E22 | 199 | 0010 | Axx | 01 | 02 | Alpha |
| 3682 | N16E30 | 191 | 0030 | Cro | 05 | 07 | Beta-Gamma |
| 3683 | S23W21 | 242 | 0030 | Dro | 07 | 08 | Beta |
| 3684 | S06E51 | 170 | 0010 | Bxo | 02 | 04 | Beta |
| 3685 | S13E64 | 157 | 0180 | Dso | 07 | 07 | Beta-Gamma |
IA. H-alpha plages without spots
Locations Valid at 16/2400Z May
| Nmbr | Location | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| 3678 | N09E08 | 213 |
| 3681 | S07W64 | 285 |
II. Regions Due to Return 17 May to 19 May
| Nmbr | Lat | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
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