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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Feb 24 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 055 Issued at 2200Z on 24 Feb 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 23-2100Z to 24-2100Z

Solar activity was very low. Region 1049 (S19W91) produced an isolated B-class flare as it rotated out of view. New Region 1051 (N17E66), a Cso/Beta group, also produced isolated B-class flares during the period. LASCO C2 images indicated a halo CME, first visible at 24/0354Z, with a plane of sky velocity of approximately 380 km/sec. The CME was determined to be a backside event.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low through the period with a slight chance for a C-class flare from Region 1051.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 23-2100Z to 24-2100Z
Geomagnetic field activity was at quiet to unsettled levels. Unsettled levels were observed during 24/0300 - 0600Z.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be at quiet levels through the period (25 - 27 February).
III. Event Probabilities 25 Feb to 27 Feb
Class M01%01%01%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       24 Feb 083
  Predicted   25 Feb-27 Feb  082/080/078
  90 Day Mean        24 Feb 080
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 23 Feb  002/002
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 24 Feb  003/004
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 25 Feb-27 Feb  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 25 Feb to 27 Feb
A. Middle Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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