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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Apr 23 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 113 Issued at 2200Z on 23 Apr 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 22-2100Z to 23-2100Z

Solar activity was very low. No flares were observed and the visible disk remained spotless. A CME was visible in both Stereo A and B coronagraphs leaving the sun around 22/00Z with trajectories suggesting a potentially geoeffective event. SOHO LASCO data gaps in C2 and C3 imagery prohibit confirmation of a halo at this time.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to remain very low for the next 3 days (24-26 April).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 22-2100Z to 23-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was mostly quiet to unsettled, with the exception of a brief period of minor storming and active conditions between 00-06Z. This activity was due to elevated solar wind speeds from a coronal hole and a brief switch to negative polarity.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet for the next 3 days (24-26 April).
III. Event Probabilities 24 Apr to 26 Apr
Class M01%01%01%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFGreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       23 Apr 075
  Predicted   24 Apr-26 Apr  075/075/080
  90 Day Mean        23 Apr 081
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 22 Apr  004/006
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 23 Apr  012/014
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 24 Apr-26 Apr  005/008-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 24 Apr to 26 Apr
A. Middle Latitudes
Active10%10%10%
Minor storm05%05%05%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%15%15%
Minor storm10%10%10%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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