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X1.2 solar flare

An impulsive solar flare peaking at the X1.2-class (R3-strong) took place today with the solar flare peaking at 02:33 UTC. Sunspot region 3256 (beta-gamma) which is close to the west limb is the source of this eruption. This region is currently located near the south-west solar limb.

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G2 - Moderate geomagnetic storm

Observed Kp: 6
Threshold reached: 20:16 UTC

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

Reykjavik
Tromsø

The solar wind speed is currently moderately high (614.9 km/sec.)

The strength of the interplanetary magnetic field is moderate (19.45nT), the direction is North (13.39nT).

The Disturbance Storm Time index predicts moderate storm conditions right now (-65nT)

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