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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2009 Dec 27 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 361 Issued at 2200Z on 27 Dec 2009

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 26-2100Z to 27-2100Z

Solar activity was very low. Two B-class flares occurred during the period from Region 1039 (S27E31); the largest was a B7.6 at 1139Z. Region 1039 has grown during the past 24 hours and is currently a 7-spot Dso-beta group, with an area of approximately 100 millionths.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low to low. There is a chance for an isolated C-class event from Region 1039.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 26-2100Z to 27-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet for the next three days, with a slight chance for an isolated unsettled period on day three (28-30 December).
III. Event Probabilities 28 Dec to 30 Dec
Class M05%05%05%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFGreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       27 Dec 077
  Predicted   28 Dec-30 Dec  078/079/080
  90 Day Mean        27 Dec 074
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 26 Dec  002/003
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 27 Dec  002/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 28 Dec-30 Dec  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 28 Dec to 30 Dec
A. Middle Latitudes
Active05%05%10%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active05%05%15%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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