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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2009 Dec 30 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 364 Issued at 2200Z on 30 Dec 2009

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 29-2100Z to 30-2100Z

Solar activity was very low. Region 1039 (S27W08) showed little change and maintained a D-type sunspot group and beta magnetic classification. No flares were observed during the past 24 hours.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be very low to low. There is a slight chance of an isolated C-flare from Region 1039.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 29-2100Z to 30-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was quiet.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet for the next three days (31 December - 02 January).
III. Event Probabilities 31 Dec to 02 Jan
Class M01%01%01%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFGreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       30 Dec 077
  Predicted   31 Dec-02 Jan  079/079/079
  90 Day Mean        30 Dec 074
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 29 Dec  000/000
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 30 Dec  001/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 31 Dec-02 Jan  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 31 Dec to 02 Jan
A. Middle Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active05%05%10%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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