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Solar activity report

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Report of Solar-Geophysical Activity 2010 Sep 29 2201 UTC
Prepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity

SDF Number 272 Issued at 2200Z on 29 Sep 2010

IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 28-2100Z to 29-2100Z

Solar activity was low. Region 1110 (N19W45) produced a C2/Sf flare at 28/2211Z. This region is a D-type group with a beta magnetic configuration. Region 1109 (N22W24) remains an E-type group with a beta magnetic configuration. New Region 1111 (N23E55) was numbered today. The 10cm solar flux has shown a slight rise in background levels for 29 September.
IB. Solar Activity Forecast
Solar activity is expected to be low with a C-class event likely.
IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 28-2100Z to 29-2100Z
The geomagnetic field was at quiet to unsettled levels.
IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast
The geomagnetic field is expected to be predominantly quiet for the next three days (30 September - 02 October).
III. Event Probabilities 30 Sep to 02 Oct
Class M05%05%05%
Class X01%01%01%
Proton01%01%01%
PCAFGreen
IV. Penticton 10.7 cm Flux
  Observed       29 Sep 091
  Predicted   30 Sep-02 Oct  084/083/083
  90 Day Mean        29 Sep 080
V. Geomagnetic A Indices
  Observed Afr/Ap 28 Sep  007/007
  Estimated     Afr/Ap 29 Sep  005/005
  Predicted    Afr/Ap 30 Sep-02 Oct  005/005-005/005-005/005
VI. Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities 30 Sep to 02 Oct
A. Middle Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%
B. High Latitudes
Active05%05%05%
Minor storm01%01%01%
Major-severe storm01%01%01%

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