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Solar activity report

Any mentioned solar flare in this report has a scaling factor applied by the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). Because of the SWPC scaling factor, solar flares are reported as 42% smaller than for the science quality data. The scaling factor has been removed from our archived solar flare data to reflect the true physical units.
Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2011 Oct 21 2200 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 294 Issued at 2200Z on 21 Oct 2011

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 20-2100Z to 21-2100Z

Solar activity was moderate during the past 24 hours. Region 1319 (N12W79) produced an M1 at 21/1300Z associated with Type II (estimated speed 789 km/s) and Type IV Radio Sweeps. Further analysis will be conducted as imagery becomes available. The region has grown in areal coverage and has shown intermediate spot development. Region 1324 (N10E27) produced some C-class activity. New Region 1329 (S30W42) was numbered today and is considered a Cso-beta group.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low with M-class activity likely for the next three days (22-24 October).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 20-2100Z to 21-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was mostly quiet during the past 24 hours.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be mostly quiet for the next three days (22-24 October).
III. Event Probabilities 22 Oct to 24 Oct
Class M65%65%65%
Class X10%10%10%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFGreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       21 Oct 168
  Predicted   22 Oct-24 Oct  170/165/160
  90 Day Mean        21 Oct 121
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 20 Oct  003/005
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 21 Oct  004/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 22 Oct-24 Oct  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 22 Oct to 24 Oct
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%

All times in UTC

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