Long-duration M2.0 solar flare erupts on the NW side of the Sun
A long-duration solar flare measuring M2.0 erupted from AR 2891, currently located on the Sun's northwestern limb. The event started at 15:47, peaked at 17:02 and ended at 17:37 UTC.
The location of this region does not favor Earth-directed CMEs. However, a proton solar radiation storm is possible.
Image credit: NASA/SDO AIA 304, Helioviewer, TW. Acquired at 17:31 UTC on November 9, 2021
Other than this, solar activity was low over the past 24+ hours and is expected to remain at very low levels, with a chance for C-class flares through November 11, mainly due to the flaring potential of Regions 2894 and 2895.1
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux reached high levels with a peak flux of 3 319 pfu observed at 18:50 UTC on November 7 and is expected to be at moderate to high levels through November 11. The greater than 10 proton flux is expected to remain near background levels during the same period.
The solar wind environment was at or near background levels and these levels are expected to persist through November 11.
The geomagnetic field is expected to be mostly quiet, with a chance for isolated unsettled periods.
References:
1 Forecast Discussion Issued: 2021 Nov 09 0030 UTC – Prepared by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
Featured image credit: NASA/SDO AIA 304, Helioviewer, TW. Acquired at 17:31 UTC on November 9, 2021
If you value what we do here, create your ad-free account and support our journalism.
Your support makes a difference
Dear valued reader,
We hope that our website has been a valuable resource for you.
The reality is that it takes a lot of time, effort, and resources to maintain and grow this website. We rely on the support of readers like you to keep providing high-quality content.
If you have found our website to be helpful, please consider making a contribution to help us continue to bring you the information you need. Your support means the world to us and helps us to keep doing what we love.
Support us by choosing your support level – Silver, Gold or Platinum.
Other support options include Patreon pledges, one-off payments using PayPal and purchasing products from our webshop.
Thank you for your consideration. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Teo Blašković
Commenting rules and guidelines
We value the thoughts and opinions of our readers and welcome healthy discussions on our website. In order to maintain a respectful and positive community, we ask that all commenters follow these rules:
We reserve the right to remove any comments that violate these rules. By commenting on our website, you agree to abide by these guidelines. Thank you for helping to create a positive and welcoming environment for all.