Solar activity has been high. A pair of Class X flares occurred at 02/1004 UTC and 02/1058 UTC. The first was in Region 9393, now at N16W69. The second was likely in Region 9393 but it may have been near the southeast limb. A coronal mass ejection extending 180 degrees in longitude along the west limb occurred more-or-less in conjunction with the x-ray events. Region 9393 is little changed in appearance as it begins to rotate from view over the limb although its apparent area is decreasing. Sunspots have rotated into view at S21E58 (Region 9414) but so far the spots appear to be simply structured. As the region becomes more visible, further information about its structure will be available.

Solar activity is expected to be moderate to high. The possibility of major flares remains high in Region 9393.

The geomagnetic field has been mostly active. A very small proton enhancement of >10 MeV and >100 MeV particles occurred beginning at about 02/1000 UTC. Fluxes have become constant at less than event thresholds.

Geomagnetic activity is expected to be at unsettled to minor storm levels. The possibility remains of a proton event if further major events occur in Region 9393

  Observed       02 Apr 228
  Predicted   03 Apr-05 Apr  220/210/200
  90 Day Mean        02 Apr 166

  Observed Afr/Ap 01 Apr  026/030
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 02 Apr  020/020
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 03 Apr-05 Apr  030/025-035/040-025/025