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Solar activity report
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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2017 Oct 11 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 284 Issued at 2200Z on 11 Oct 2017IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 10-2100Z to 11-2100Z
Solar activity has been at very low levels for the past 24
hours. There are currently 0 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low
on days one, two, and three (12 Oct, 13 Oct, 14 Oct).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 10-2100Z to 11-2100Z
The geomagnetic
field has been at unsettled to minor storm levels for the past 24 hours.
Solar wind speed reached a peak of 508 km/s at 11/2029Z. Total IMF
reached 12 nT at 11/1110Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached
-10 nT at 11/1322Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit
reached a peak level of 252 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected
to be at unsettled to minor storm levels on days one and two (12 Oct, 13
Oct) and unsettled to active levels on day three (14 Oct).
III. Event Probabilities 12 Oct to 14 Oct
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 11 Oct 070 Predicted 12 Oct-14 Oct 070/070/070 90 Day Mean 11 Oct 082
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 10 Oct 013/002 Estimated Afr/Ap 11 Oct 023/033 Predicted Afr/Ap 12 Oct-14 Oct 024/030-024/035-020/025
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 12 Oct to 14 Oct
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 35% | 30% | 30% |
| Minor storm | 30% | 30% | 20% |
| Major-severe storm | 15% | 15% | 10% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 05% | 05% | 10% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 20% | 25% |
| Major-severe storm | 70% | 70% | 60% |
All times in UTC
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