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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2012 May 25 2200 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 146 Issued at 2200Z on 25 May 2012

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z

Solar activity was low. A few nominal C-class flares occurred. Two new active Regions, 1491 (N23W29) and 1492 (S13E65) were numbered today. A few CMEs were observed during the period, but all appear to be limb events and non-geoeffective.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low to low for the next 3 days (26-28 May).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet. The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached high levels during the period.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet to unsettled on day 1 (26 May) due to a CME from 22 May. Mostly quiet conditions are expected on days 2-3 (27-28 May).
III. Event Probabilities 26 May to 28 May
Class M10%10%05%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       25 May 117
  Predicted   26 May-28 May  115/115/110
  90 Day Mean        25 May 117
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 24 May  011/008
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 25 May  006/006
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 26 May-28 May  007/008-006/005-006/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 26 May to 28 May
A. Middle Latitudes
Active20%05%05%
Minor storm05%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%15%15%
Minor storm25%15%15%
Major-severe storm25%10%10%

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