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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2004 May 16 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 137 Issued at 2200Z on 16 May 2004IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 15-2100Z to 16-2100Z Solar activity was very low. Region 609 (S03W19)
remains the largest active region currently on the disk. Sunspot
growth in the region has slowed and some magnetic simplification may
have occurred since yesterday. New Regions 614 (S05W76), 615
(N17E64), and 616 (N08E71) were numbered today.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low.
C-class flares are possible in Region 609.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 15-2100Z to 16-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was mostly quiet.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet to unsettled.
III. Event Probabilities 17 May to 19 May
| Class M | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 16 May 118 Predicted 17 May-19 May 120/120/120 90 Day Mean 16 May 105
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 15 May 007/009 Estimated Afr/Ap 16 May 006/007 Predicted Afr/Ap 17 May-19 May 008/008-008/008-008/010
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 17 May to 19 May
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Minor storm | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 05% | 05% |
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