Viewing archive of Monday, 26 July 2004
Solar activity report
Any mentioned solar flare in this report has a scaling factor applied by the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). Because of the SWPC scaling factor, solar flares are reported as 42% smaller than for the science quality data. The scaling factor has been removed from our archived solar flare data to reflect the true physical units.
Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2004 Jul 26 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 208 Issued at 2200Z on 26 Jul 2004IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 25-2100Z to 26-2100Z Solar activity was moderate. Region 652 (N08W47)
produced two M-class flares - an M1/Sf at 26/0552Z, and an M1/2n at
26/1730Z. This region continues in a slow decay phase, but still
exceeds 1000 millionths of white light area coverage in a moderately
complex beta-gamma-delta configuration. Growth was observed in
newly numbered Region 654 (N07E38), but no activity of note has
occurred. The remainder of the disk and limb was quiet.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be
moderate. Region 652 will likely produce further M-class activity
and still maintains potential for a major flare.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 25-2100Z to 26-2100Z
The geomagnetic field ranged from quiet to severe storm levels. The
severe geomagnetic storm that occurred yesterday, continued into the
early hours of this period. Major to severe geomagnetic storm
periods were observed through 26/0300Z. Solar wind speed remained
elevated from 500 to over 700 km/s, but IMF Bz was generally around
zero from 0300Z through the end of the period. Consequently, the
geomagnetic field was mostly quiet to unsettled. The greater than 10
MeV proton event that began yesterday at 25/1855Z, is still in
progress. The peak so far was 271 pfu at 26/1905Z. The greater than
2 MeV electrons at geosynchronous orbit reached high levels today.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to range from quiet to major storm levels. A full halo CME
was observed on LASCO imagery following yesterday's long duration M1
flare at 25/1514Z. This CME will likely impact the geomagnetic field
early on 27 July. Expect minor to major storm periods at all
latitudes and severe storm levels at high latitudes. The storm is
expected to end by 28 July. Mostly unsettled to active conditions
are expected on 28 July. A return to quiet to unsettled levels is
expected on 29 July with isolated high latitude active periods
possible. The greater than 10 MeV proton event in progress now will
likely end on 28 July.
III. Event Probabilities 27 Jul to 29 Jul
| Class M | 65% | 65% | 50% |
| Class X | 15% | 10% | 10% |
| Proton | 99% | 25% | 10% |
| PCAF | red | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 26 Jul 128 Predicted 27 Jul-29 Jul 125/120/115 90 Day Mean 26 Jul 105
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 25 Jul 064/122 Estimated Afr/Ap 26 Jul 020/040 Predicted Afr/Ap 27 Jul-29 Jul 060/055-025/030-015/020
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 27 Jul to 29 Jul
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 40% | 20% |
| Minor storm | 40% | 20% | 10% |
| Major-severe storm | 40% | 10% | 05% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 20% | 50% | 30% |
| Minor storm | 30% | 25% | 15% |
| Major-severe storm | 50% | 15% | 05% |
All times in UTC
Latest news
Friday, 28 March 2025
X1.1 solar flare
Monday, 24 March 2025
Coronal hole faces Earth
Saturday, 22 March 2025
Strong G3 geomagnetic storm watch for 23 March
Latest forum messages
More topicsSupport SpaceWeatherLive.com!
A lot of people come to SpaceWeatherLive to follow the Sun's activity or if there is aurora to be seen, but with more traffic comes higher server costs. Consider a donation if you enjoy SpaceWeatherLive so we can keep the website online!
Space weather facts
| Last X-flare | 2025/03/28 | X1.1 |
| Last M-flare | 2025/03/30 | M1.4 |
| Last geomagnetic storm | 2025/03/27 | Kp5 (G1) |
| Spotless days | |
|---|---|
| Last spotless day | 2022/06/08 |
| Monthly mean Sunspot Number | |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 154.6 +17.6 |
| March 2025 | 127.5 -27.1 |
| Last 30 days | 127.5 -25.1 |