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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2024 Dec 25 2200 UTC
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Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 360 Issued at 2200Z on 25 Dec 2024

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z

Solar activity has been at moderate levels for the past 24 hours. The largest solar event of the period was a M4 event observed at 25/0449Z from Region 3932 (S18E01). There are currently 11 numbered sunspot regions on the disk.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be moderate with a slight chance for an X-class flare on days one, two, and three (26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec).
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 24-2100Z to 25-2100Z
The geomagnetic field has been at quiet to active levels for the past 24 hours. Solar wind speed reached a peak of 548 km/s at 25/0052Z. Total IMF reached 6 nT at 25/0049Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -5 nT at 25/0435Z. Protons greater than 10 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 2 pfu at 25/0255Z. Electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit reached a peak level of 772 pfu.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be at unsettled to minor storm levels on day one (26 Dec), quiet to active levels on day two (27 Dec) and quiet to unsettled levels on day three (28 Dec). Protons have a slight chance of crossing threshold on days one, two, and three (26 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec).
III. Event Probabilities 26 Dec to 28 Dec
Class M75%75%75%
Class X10%10%10%
Proton10%10%10%
PCAFgreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       25 Dec 253
  Predicted   26 Dec-28 Dec 250/250/255
  90 Day Mean        25 Dec 204

V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 24 Dec  009/008
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 25 Dec  007/008
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 26 Dec-28 Dec  020/025-009/010-007/008

VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 26 Dec to 28 Dec
A. Middle Latitudes
Active45%30%20%
Minor storm30%10%05%
Major-severe storm05%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active05%15%15%
Minor storm20%30%25%
Major-severe storm70%40%30%

All times in UTC

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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

Reykjavik

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

Tórshavn
Oulu, Rovaniemi, Kuopio, Sodankylä, Utsjoki
Kirkenes, Tromsø, Trondheim
Arkhangelsk, Murmansk, Vorkuta
Kiruna, Luleå, Sundsvall, Umeå
The Disturbance Storm Time index predicts moderate storm conditions right now (-60nT)

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