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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Jan 22 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 022 Issued at 2200Z on 22 Jan 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 21-2100Z to 22-2100Z

Solar activity has been at very low levels for the past 24 hours. Region 1041 (S25E50) produced several B-class flares, the largest being a B9 flare at 22/1711Z. Region 1041 is stable and classified as a Eso-beta with 7 spots. New Region 1042 (N22W28) emerged on the disk today and is classified as a Cso-beta with 3 spots.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be at very low to low levels with a slight chance for a M-class flare.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 21-2100Z to 22-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet levels for the past 24 hours.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to remain at quiet levels for the next three days (23-25 January).
III. Event Probabilities 23 Jan to 25 Jan
Class M20%20%20%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFGreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       22 Jan 082
  Predicted   23 Jan-25 Jan  085/085/086
  90 Day Mean        22 Jan 077
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 21 Jan  004/004
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 22 Jan  003/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 23 Jan-25 Jan  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 23 Jan to 25 Jan
A. Middle Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm00%00%00%
B. High Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm00%00%00%

All times in UTC

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Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future

Anchorage, AK, Fairbanks, AK, Juneau, AK
The solar wind speed is currently moderately high (514.9 km/sec.)

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