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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 May 21 2201 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 141 Issued at 2200Z on 21 May 2010IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 20-2100Z to 21-2100Z Solar activity was very low. New Region 1072 (S16E14)
was numbered early in the period today and is a beta magnetic
configuration. No flares were observed during the period.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very
low.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 20-2100Z to 21-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was mostly quiet with one period of unsettled
conditions reported at 21/0300Z. Observations from the ACE
spacecraft show a gradual decline in solar wind velocity from around
460 km/s to 420 km/s through the period.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be predominantly quiet for the next three days (22-24
May).
III. Event Probabilities 22 May to 24 May
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | Green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 21 May 071 Predicted 22 May-24 May 072/072/074 90 Day Mean 21 May 079
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 20 May 009/009 Estimated Afr/Ap 21 May 005/006 Predicted Afr/Ap 22 May-24 May 005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 22 May to 24 May
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
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