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Solar activity report
Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2020 Oct 24 2200 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 298 Issued at 2200Z on 24 Oct 2020IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 23-2100Z to 24-2100Z
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 23-2100Z to 24-2100Z
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
III. Event Probabilities 25 Oct to 27 Oct
| Class M | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Class X | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| Proton | 01% | 01% | 01% |
| PCAF | green | ||
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
Observed 24 Oct 072 Predicted 25 Oct-27 Oct 072/072/072 90 Day Mean 24 Oct 072
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
Observed Afr/Ap 23 Oct 010/012 Estimated Afr/Ap 24 Oct 014/015 Predicted Afr/Ap 25 Oct-27 Oct 012/015-015/020-012/015
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 25 Oct to 27 Oct
| A. Middle Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 35% | 40% | 30% |
| Minor storm | 20% | 25% | 15% |
| Major-severe storm | 05% | 05% | 01% |
| B. High Latitudes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 10% | 10% | 15% |
| Minor storm | 30% | 25% | 30% |
| Major-severe storm | 50% | 65% | 45% |
All times in UTC
Current data suggests there is a high possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
NuukReykjavik
Kiruna
Current data suggests there is a moderate possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
TórshavnOulu, Rovaniemi, Sodankylä, Utsjoki
Kirkenes, Tromsø, Trondheim
Arkhangelsk, Murmansk
Luleå, Umeå
Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future
KuopioBergen
Sundsvall
Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following middle latitude regions in the near future
TamperePetrozavodsk
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