Sunspot 1618 facing Earth – Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic configuration

Sunspot 1618 facing Earth – Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic configuration

Active Region 1618 keeps evolving and it has now Beta-Gamma-Delta magnetic configuration  that harbors energy for M- and X-class eruptions. It produced an M3.5 flare with peak at 15:30 UTC on November 21, related to a halo CME first seen at 16:12 UTC by SOHO’s LASCO

Popping M-class flares – M3.5 solar flare erupted at 15:30 UTC

Popping M-class flares – M3.5 solar flare erupted at 15:30 UTC

Region 1618 is popping one M-class solar flare after another. On November 21, 2012 it erupted with M3.5 solar flare peaking at 15:30 UTC. This is second M-class solar flare of the day, the second M-class from Region 1618 today, and fourth M-class solar flare in last 24

Second M-class solar flare of the day – M1.6 peaked at 19:28 UTC

Second M-class solar flare of the day – M1.6 peaked at 19:28 UTC

A second M-class solar flare erupted today peaking at M1.6 at 19:28 UTC (November 20, 2012). Data is still coming in but it looks like it originated from Earth directed Region 1618, a Betta-Gamma class Active Region capable of producing strong solar flares.We

Moderate solar flare reaching M1.7 erupted from Sunspot 1611

Moderate solar flare reaching M1.7 erupted from Sunspot 1611

A moderate solar flare reaching M1.7 peaked at 12:41 UTC on November 20, 2012. This event originated from Active Region 1611 located on northwest limb and was not Earth directed. NOAA SWPC forecasters estimated there was 30% chance for an M-class event today and 5% for

Geomagnetic storm in progress (November 14, 2012)

Geomagnetic storm in progress (November 14, 2012)

Geomagnetic storm conditions are currently in progress in the wake of CME passage. A prolonged period of southward interplanetary magnetic field brought G2 (Moderate) Geomagnetic Storm conditions early on November 14 (UTC), evening hours November 13 (EST) according to

Moderate solar flare measuring M2.8 peaked from Region 1613

Moderate solar flare measuring M2.8 peaked from Region 1613

Moderate solar flare measuring M2.8, at it’s peak, erupted from Region 1613 at 20:54 UTC, November 13, 2012. A 10cm Radio Burst was associated with the event, this can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare.This is the same

Third M-class solar flare in a row from Region 1613 – M2.0, M6.0, M2.5

Third M-class solar flare in a row from Region 1613 – M2.0, M6.0, M2.5

Active Region 1613, located in southern hemisphere, produced three M-class solar flares in last 6 hours. At 23:28 UTC, November 12, 2012 it peaked with M2.0 solar flare, then on November 13, 2012 at 02:04 an impulsive M6.0 peaked followed by M2.5 at 05:50 UTC.A Type

While Earth expects CME impact, Sunspot 1613 produced M2.0 solar flare

While Earth expects CME impact, Sunspot 1613 produced M2.0 solar flare

Active region 1613 produced M2.0 solar flare at 23:28 UTC on November 12, 2012. This expanding region is rotating into direct Earth-view position and may produce more activity. Sunspots 1610, 1611 and 1614 are currently the largest sunspots on the visible solar disk.

Sun produced spectacular plasma prominence and backsided M1.0 flare

Sun produced spectacular plasma prominence and backsided M1.0 flare

Solar activity is moderate. Three C-class events were observed overnight and giant plasma filled prominence occurred on the southwest limb. M1.0 solar flare was registered around 02:11 UTC but it was not associated with numbered active region. Amazing plasma filled