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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2012 Jun 06 2200 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 158 Issued at 2200Z on 06 Jun 2012

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 05-2100Z to 06-2100Z

Solar activity was moderate. Region 1494 (S18W06) produced an M2/1b at 06/2006Z associated with Type II (est. speed 1148 km/s) and Type IV radio sweeps. An associated CME was first visible in SOHO LASCO C2 imagery at 06/2036Z. Further analysis will be conducted as more images become available to determine geoeffectiveness. A filament eruption was observed in SDO AIA 193 imagery around 05/1945Z near N12W10. The CME was first visible in STEREO COR 2 imagery at 05/2039Z. The majority of the ejecta appears to be north of the ecliptic plane, however, there is a weak Earth-directed component. A model run is in progress to determine geoeffectiveness. The Penticton 10 cm Flux value was estimated due to flare enhancement.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low with a slight chance for an isolated M-class event for the next three days (07-09 June).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 05-2100Z to 06-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was mostly unsettled to active for the past 24 hours due to effects from a favorably positioned coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS). The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached high levels during the period.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be unsettled with a chance for active periods on day one (07 June) due to continued effects from the CH HSS. Quiet to unsettled conditions are expected on days two and three (08-09 June) as effects from the CH HSS begin to subside.
III. Event Probabilities 07 Jun to 09 Jun
Class M15%15%15%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       06 Jun 140
  Predicted   07 Jun-09 Jun  140/140/140
  90 Day Mean        06 Jun 117
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 05 Jun  015/021
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 06 Jun  013/016
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 07 Jun-09 Jun  011/015-007/012-006/008
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 07 Jun to 09 Jun
A. Middle Latitudes
Active30%20%10%
Minor storm10%10%05%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active15%15%15%
Minor storm25%25%15%
Major-severe storm40%30%15%

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

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Reykjavik

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

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Trondheim
Sundsvall

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

Thunder Bay, ON
The solar wind speed is currently moderately high (559.8 km/sec.)
The strength of the interplanetary magnetic field is moderate (11.14nT), the direction is moderately South (-10.66nT).
The Disturbance Storm Time index predicts moderate storm conditions right now (-68nT)

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