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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2002 Jul 10 2200 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 191 Issued at 2200Z on 10 Jul 2002

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 09-2100Z to 10-2100Z

Solar activity was low. Weak, C-class activity occurred in Region 25 (S20W03) and Region 30 (N19E63). Region 19 (S19W70) has been mostly quiescent on its approach toward the west limb, and appears to be declining in size and complexity. Region 30 is now the largest active region on the visible disk (areal coverage about 450 millionths), and appears to have mixed polarity within the leading penumbra. Delta spots may become apparent as it rotates into better view. No new regions were numbered today.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low to moderate. Region 30 is a potential source of M-class activity.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 09-2100Z to 10-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet to active, under the apparent influence of weak effects from an extension of the north polar coronal hole and a small transient passage.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet to unsettled for the first day of the forecast period, then trend toward more active conditions by the end of the period, under the expected influence of a near-equatorial coronal hole.
III. Event Probabilities 11 Jul to 13 Jul
Class M35%35%35%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       10 Jul 129
  Predicted   11 Jul-13 Jul  130/130/125
  90 Day Mean        10 Jul 166
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 09 Jul  009/016
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 10 Jul  008/010
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 11 Jul-13 Jul  008/008-010/012-015/015
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 11 Jul to 13 Jul
A. Middle Latitudes
Active10%15%30%
Minor storm01%05%10%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%25%35%
Minor storm05%05%10%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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