Solar activity has been moderate. Region 652 (N08W21) produced three M-class flares, the largest an M2.5/Sf flare at 24/1850 UTC. Three CMEs were observed on LASCO imagery at about 0230 UTC, although none were Earthward directed. A CME directed to the east was most likely associated with activity beyond the east limb, and a CME projected to the northwest was most likely associated with an erupting filament close to the west limb at N30. A third CME erupting towards the southwest may have been associated with C-class flare that occurred in Region 652. Region 652 continues to decay steadily in size to 1610 millionths in white light, and maintains its beta-gamma-delta magnetic configuration. No new regions were numbered today.

Solar activity is expected to be moderate to high. Region 652 may produce major flares.

The geomagnetic field was at unsettled to minor storm levels. A minor shock was observed at ACE at approximately 0600 UTC, and minor storming occurred shortly afterwards.

The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet to unsettled on 25 July. CME activity observed yesterday (23 July) may produce active and isolated minor storm conditions on 26 July.

  Observed       24 Jul 147
  Predicted   25 Jul-27 Jul  150/130/130
  90 Day Mean        24 Jul 098

  Observed Afr/Ap 23 Jul  021/047
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 24 Jul  020/025
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 25 Jul-27 Jul  015/015-022/025-008/010