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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2011 Nov 01 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 305 Issued at 2200Z on 01 Nov 2011IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 31-2100Z to 01-2100Z
Solar activity was low. Newly numbered Region 1338
(S12E69) produced the largest flare of the period; a C5 flare at
31/2322Z. Another new region, responsible for M-class flare
activity on 31 October, is currently rotating into view on the
Northeast limb and was numbered Region 1339 (N22E71). A CME was
observed in SOHO/LASCO C2 imagery at 31/1700Z with the majority of
the ejecta off the Northeast limb. The CME was associated with a
disappearing solar filament (DSF) that was observed in SDO/AIA 193
imagery at 31/1426Z. STEREO B COR 2 imagery had a plane of sky
speed of approximately 503 km/s. A glancing blow from this CME is
possible early on 04 November.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low
to moderate. Further M-class flares are likely from new Region
1339.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 31-2100Z to 01-2100Z
The geomagnetic field ranged from quiet to minor storm levels with
major and severe storm periods observed at high latitudes. At
approximately 01/0817Z, a shock arrival was observed at the ACE
spacecraft. Solar wind speed increased from approximately 370 km/s
to 420 km/s while the total magnetic field (IMF Bt) increased from 5
to 15 nT. A sudden impulse (SI) of 18 nT was observed on the
Boulder magnetometer at 01/0907Z. This event was possibly due to
transient activity associated with a DSF on 28 October.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is
expected to be quiet to unsettled with isolated active periods
possible on day 1 (02 November) due to continued activity from
transient activity on 01 November. Mostly quiet conditions are
expected on days 2 - 3 (03 - 04 November).
III. Event Probabilities 02 Nov to 04 Nov
| Class M | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Class X | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| Proton | 05% | 05% | 05% |
| PCAF | Green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 01 Nov 139 Predicted 02 Nov-04 Nov 145/145/150 90 Day Mean 01 Nov 125
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 31 Oct 009/008 Estimated Afr/Ap 01 Nov 015/027 Predicted Afr/Ap 02 Nov-04 Nov 008/010-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 02 Nov to 04 Nov
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 05% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 01% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 15% | 05% | 05% |
| Minor storm | 05% | 01% | 01% |
| Major-severe storm | 01% | 01% | 01% |
All times in UTC
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