Solar activity again reached high levels as sunspot region 2205 produced an impulsive M7.9 (R2-moderate) solar flare that peaked today at 09:47 UTC. In this article we take a short look at this solar flare and we have our first analysis of sunspot region 2205 where we discuss it's magnetic layout and of course if we can expect more solar flares.
Current data suggests there is a moderate possibility for aurora to appear at the following middle latitude regions in the near future
SurgutCurrent data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following middle latitude regions in the near future
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Minor G1 geomagnetic storm (Kp5) Threshold Reached: 15:20 UTC
Strong G3 geomagnetic storm (Kp7) Threshold Reached: 14:18 UTC
Moderate G2 geomagnetic storm (Kp6) Threshold Reached: 13:21 UTC
The OVATION model predicts the Hemispheric Power Index to reach 125GW at 14:01 UTC
Minor G1 geomagnetic storm (Kp5) Threshold Reached: 13:13 UTC
Last X-flare | 2025/03/28 | X1.1 |
Last M-flare | 2025/04/15 | M1.2 |
Last geomagnetic storm | 2025/04/15 | Kp6+ (G2) |
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March 2025 | 134.2 -20.4 |
April 2025 | 124.1 -10.1 |
Last 30 days | 124.7 -16.6 |