Solar Activity Reports May 2024


BBSO Solar Activity Report 23 May 2024 16:45:21 UT
Solar activity is high. Region NOAA 13679 produced five M-class flares since the last report. This region is nearing the west limb. M-class flare likely from region NOAA 13679.

NOAA 13679, S08 W67 (X= 865,Y=-122). Beta-gamma region. M-class flare likely.

NOAA 13684, S05 W44 (X= 658,Y= -63). Beta-gamma region.

NOAA 13685, S14 W19 (X= 301,Y=-205). Beta-gamma region.

NOAA 13686, S08 W10 (X= 164,Y=-106). Beta-gamma region.

NOAA 13689, S09 E35 (X=-539,Y=-127). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

Positions as of May 23, 2024 at 16:45 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 22 May 2024 16:00:14 UT
Solar activitiy is high. Three M-class flares were observed from region NOAA 13679 and one from region NOAA 13583. Region NOAA 13683 is now beyond the west limb at S23. M-class flare likely from region NOAA 13679 and an X-class flare is possible.

NOAA 13674, S15 W79 (X= 899,Y=-240). Alpha region.

NOAA 13679, S08 W55 (X= 771,Y=-116). Beta-gamma-delta region. Region has grown and is more complex. M-class flare likely. X-class flare possible.

NOAA 13687, N19 W36 (X= 529,Y= 332). Beta region.

NOAA 13684, S05 W29 (X= 460,Y= -57). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13685, S15 W05 (X= 80,Y=-218). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13686, S08 E03 (X= -49,Y=-104). Beta region.

NOAA 13689, S09 E49 (X=-709,Y=-130). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

Positions as of May 22, 2024 at 16:00 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 21 May 2024 16:30:32 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 13683 has produced a number of C-class events. Region NOAA 13685 has only produced one C-class event since the last report. Region NOAA 13683 is nearing the west limb. C-class flares likely in regions NOAA 13683, NOAA 13679, and the new region at S11 E59.

NOAA 13683, S23 W84 (X= 868,Y=-367). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13674, S15 W65 (X= 831,Y=-233). Alpha region.

NOAA 13679, S08 W42 (X= 630,Y=-109). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13684, S06 W15 (X= 245,Y= -70). Beta region.

NOAA 13685, S13 E07 (X=-113,Y=-184). Beta region.

NOAA 13686, S08 E17 (X=-276,Y=-103). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S13 E32 (X=-491,Y=-188). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S11 E59 (X=-799,Y=-166). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

Positions as of May 21, 2024 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 20 May 2024 16:27:39 UT
Solar activity is high. Two M-class flares were observed since the last report in region NOAA 13685. C-class flares likely in region NOAA 13679, NOAA 13686, NOAA 13685, and the new region at S09 E75. M-class flare possible in region NOAA 13686.

NOAA 13683, S23 W70 (X= 821,Y=-360). Beta region.

NOAA 13674, S15 W51 (X= 714,Y=-256). Beta region.

NOAA 13679, S09 W28 (X= 441,Y=-120). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13682, N15 W22 (X= 344,Y= 276). Beta region. Small pores.

NOAA 13684, S06 E01 (X= -17,Y= -67). Beta region.

NOAA 13685, S14 E20 (X=-316,Y=-200). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13686, S08 E32 (X=-499,Y=-105). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely. M-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, S09 E75 (X=-906,Y=-140). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

Positions as of May 20, 2024 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 19 May 2024 14:41:07 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 13685 produced an M1.9 flare at 13:37 UT today. This region has also produced a number of C-class events. Region NOAA 13683 also produced two C-class events. Region NOAA 13672 produced one C-class event, and a C-class event was see in a location at N15 E12 overnight. C- class flares likely in regions NOAA 13683, NOAA 13679, NOAA 13685, and the new region at N15 E09. M- class flare possible in region NOAA 13685.

NOAA 13672, N20 W66 (X= 815,Y= 338). Alpha region.

NOAA 13676, S21 W77 (X= 863,Y=-333). Alpha region.

NOAA 13683, S25 W53 (X= 688,Y=-382). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13674, S13 W35 (X= 532,Y=-186). Beta region.

NOAA 13679, S08 W14 (X= 228,Y= -99). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13682, N17 W09 (X= 142,Y= 311). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, N15 E07 (X=-112,Y= 280). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13684, S06 E15 (X=-245,Y= -66). Beta region.

NOAA 13685, S13 E35 (X=-532,Y=-186). Beta-gamma-delta region. C-class flare likely. M-class flare possible.

NOAA 13686, S08 E45 (X=-666,Y=-108). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 19, 2024 at 14:45 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 18 May 2024 17:13:49 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 13686 produced an M7.3 flare at 20:33 UT yesterday. C-class flares were observed in this region and in regions NOAA 13679 and NOAA 13685. C-class flare likely in regions NOAA 13679 and NOAA 13685. M-class flare possible in region NOAA 13685.

NOAA 13676, S20 W68 (X= 828,Y=-312). Alpha region.

NOAA 13672, N20 W56 (X= 741,Y= 344). Alpha-f region.

NOAA 13683, S23 W42 (X= 586,Y=-346). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 13673, S08 W35 (X= 541,Y=-102). Alpha region.

NOAA 13674, S14 W24 (X= 376,Y=-198). Beta region.

NOAA 13679, S08 W02 (X= 33,Y= -96). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13685, S13 E46 (X=-667,Y=-189). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely. M-class flare possible.

NOAA 13686, S07 E56 (X=-782,Y= -95). Alpha region. C-class flare possible.

Positions as of May 18, 2024 at 17:15 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 17 May 2024 16:26:14 UT
Solar activity is moderate. C-class flares were observed primarily from region NOAA 13679. C-class events were also observed from region NOAA 13685 and from a region at N20 E38. C-class flares likely from regions NOAA 13679 and NOAA 13684.

NOAA 13671, N23 W74 (X= 840,Y= 381). Alpha region.

NOAA 13670, N20 W69 (X= 833,Y= 338). Beta region.

NOAA 13676, S20 W54 (X= 723,Y=-304). Alpha region.

NOAA 13683, S24 W27 (X= 395,Y=-355). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 13673, S09 W20 (X= 321,Y=-113). Alpha region.

NOAA 13674, S13 W09 (X= 145,Y=-177). Beta region.

NOAA 13679, S09 E12 (X=-196,Y=-111). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13680, N17 E14 (X=-220,Y= 314). Alpha-f region.

NOAA 13682, N14 E20 (X=-316,Y= 266). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 13684, S04 E44 (X=-660,Y= -38). Beta region.C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13685, S13 E60 (X=-802,Y=-194). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S08 E67 (X=-866,Y=-117). Beta region.

Positions as of May17, 2024 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 16 May 2024 17:05:22 UT
Solar activity is moderate. An M1.0 flare was observed in the region in the SE at S10 E81. C-class events were observed in regions NOAA 13579, NOAA 13674, and NOAA 13672. A C-class flare was observed from region NOAA 13664 beyond the west limb. C-class flares likely in region NOAA 13679 and the new region at S13 E74. M-class flare possible in region NOAA 13679.

NOAA 13667, N27 W79 (X= 830,Y= 438). Alpha region.

NOAA 13671, N23 W58 (X= 742,Y= 391). Beta region.

NOAA 13670, N20 W55 (X= 732,Y= 347). Beta region.

NOAA 13676, S20 W41 (X= 587,Y=-296). Beta region.

NOAA 13672, N20 W27 (X= 406,Y= 360). Beta region. Small leading pores.

NOAA 13683, S23 W16 (X= 242,y=-336). Beta region.

NOAA 13673, S09 W07 (X= 115,Y=-109). Alpha region.

NOAA 13674, S13 E05 (X= -81,Y=-175). Beta region.

NOAA 13679, S09 E25 (X=-398,Y=-112). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely. M-class flare possible.

NOAA 13680, N18 E27 (X=-411,Y= 329). Alpha-f region.

NOAA 13682, N14 E37 (X=0556,Y= 262). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S07 E59 (X=-809,Y= -95). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S13 E74 (X=-890,Y=-203). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

Unnumbered region, S07 E84 (X=-937,Y=-111). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 16, 2024 at 17:00 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 15 May 2024 16:26:32 UT
Solar activity is very high. Region NOAA 13664, now on the far side of the sun, has produced two X-class flares since the last report. The largest was an X8.7 flare at 16:46 UT yesterday, while the last report was being written. Another X-class flare has just been seen from a region on the east limb at S14. The leading portion of this region is just on the east limb now so the magnetic field configuration is not yet known. X-class flare possible in this region. X-class flare also possible in region NOAA 13664 beyond the west limb.

NOAA 13667, N27 W65 (X= 768,Y= 447). Alpha region.

NOAA 13671, N23 W44 (X= 609,Y= 400). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13670, N20 W42 (X= 599,Y= 355). Beta region.

NOAA 13676, S20 W27 (X= 406,Y=-290). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13672, N19 W14 (X= 218,Y= 349). Beta region. Small leading pores.

Unnumbered region, S23 W02 (X= 31,Y=-323). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 13673, S09 E07 (X=-115,Y=-107). Alpha region.

NOAA 13674, S13 E18 (X=-287,Y=-175). Beta region.

NOAA 13679, S10 E39 (X=-590,Y=-133). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13680, N17 E41 (X=-597,Y= 309). Alpha-f region.

NOAA 13682, N14 E51 (X=-718,Y= 256). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S05 E74 (X=-910,Y= -71). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S14 E84 (X=-916,Y=-225). Beta region. X-class flare possible.

Positions as of May 15, 2024 at 16:15 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 14 May 2024 17:07:16 UT
Solar activity is very high. Two X-class flares were observed in region NOAA 13664 since the last report, along with a number of M-class events from this region. M-class events were also observed from region NOAA 13674 in the SE and from a region at N29 E42. Region NOAA 13664 beyond the west limb at S19 remains likely to produce M-class flares and an X-class flare is possible.

Unnumbered region, S14 W65 (X= 836,Y=-212). Beta region.

NOAA 13667, N27 W52 (X= 668,Y= 456). Alpha region.

NOAA 13671, N23 W33 (X= 478,Y= 406). Beta region.

NOAA 13670, N20 W29 (X= 434,Y= 362). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13676, S21 W13 (X= 200,Y=-301). Beta region.

NOAA 13672, N20 W02 (X= 31,Y= 368). Beta region.

NOAA 13673, S09 E20 (X=-322,Y=-108). Alpha region.

NOAA 13674, S13 E32 (X=-492,Y=-177). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13678, N09 E44 (X=-653,Y= 180). Alpha region.

NOAA 13679, S10 E53 (X=-749,Y=-139). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13680, N17 E54 (X=-736,Y= 303). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N15 E65 (X=-833,Y= 264). Beta region.

Positions as of May 14, 2024 at 17:00 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 13 May 2024 18:51:12 UT
Solar activity is high. M-class flares have continued from region NOAA 13664. Region NOAA 13664 is passing over the west limb today. M-class flares remain likely in this region.

NOAA 13664, S19 W81 (X= 887,Y= -302). Beta-gamma region. M-class flare likely.

NOAA 13675, S15 W53 (X= 734,Y=-219). Beta region.

NOAA 13667, N27 W40 (X= 545,Y= 463). Alpha region.

NOAA 13671, N23 W20 (X= 300,Y= 412). Beta region.

NOAA 13670, N19 W18 (X= 279,Y= 352). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S08 W15 (X= 244,Y= -88). Alpha region.

NOAA 13676, S22 W00 (X= 0,Y=-314). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare possible. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13672, N19 E08 (X=-125,Y= 353). Alpha region.

NOAA 13673, S09 E32 (X=-499,Y=-110). Alpha region.

NOAA 13674, S13 E43 (X=-633,Y=-181). Beta region. M-class flare possible.

NOAA 13678, N09 E56 (X=-779,Y= 174). Alpha region.

NOAA 13679, S09 E67 (X=-865,Y=-131). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N18 E68 (X=-839,Y= 310). Beta region. Reversed polarity.

Unnumbered region, N13 E70 (X=-871,Y= 229). Beta region.

Positions as of May 13, 2024 at 18:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 12 May 2024 14:50:58 UT
Solar activity is high. Region NOAA 13664 produced a number of M-class events. An M2.4 flare was also observed in a region beyond the east limb at N19. Region NOAA 13664 has decreased in size since the last report. An X-class flare remains possible from this region. M-class flare likely. M-class flare possible in region NOAA 13675 and the region at S22 E17.

NOAA 13664, S19 W67 (X= 828,Y=-291). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely, X-class flare possible.

NOAA 13675, S15 W37 (X= 554,Y=-209). Beta region. M-class flare possible. C-class flare likely.

Unnumbered region, S03 W34 (X= 532,Y= -10). Beta region.

NOAA 13667, N27 W25 (X= 359,Y= 471). Alpha region.

NOAA 13670, N20 W05 (X= 78,Y= 371). Alpha region.

NOAA 13671, N23 W05 (X= 77,Y= 417). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S22 E15 (X=-229,Y=-313). Beta-gamma region. M-class flare possible.

NOAA 13672, N20 E26 (X=-393,Y= 367). Beta region.

NOAA 13674, S14 E58 (X=-783,Y=-205). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N08 E72 (X=-896,Y= 147). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 12, 2024 at 14:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 11 May 2024 15:18:05 UT
Solar activity is very high. Region NOAA 13664 produced two X-class flares since the last report, the largest being an X5.8 flare at 01:10 UT today. Numerous M-class flares also came from this region. The region has grown substantially since yesterday in spite of the energy released in the flares. X-class flare remains likely in this region.

NOAA 13664, S19 W55 (X= 738,Y=-282). Beta-gamma-delta region. Region has grown since yesterday. X- class flare likely. NOAA 13667, N27 W13 (X= 191,Y= 476). Alpha region.

NOAA 13670, N16 E07 (X=-112,Y= 311). Beta region.

NOAA 13671, N20 E11 (X=-171,Y= 372). Beta region.

NOAA 13672, N18 E35 (X=-520,Y= 333). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S12 E64 (X=-837,Y=-176). Beta region.

Positions as of May 11, 2024 at 15:15 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 10 May 2024 16:50:55 UT
Solar activity is very high. Two X-class flares have been observed in region NOAA 13664 since the last report. The largest flare was an X4.0 at 06:27 UT today. Region NOAA 13664 has also produced a number of M-class events. Region NOAA 13663 produced two M-class events as it passed the west limb at N25. Region NOAA 13664 remains large and complex although it has decreased in size. X-class flare remains likely in this region. M-class flare possible from region NOAA 13663 beyond the west limb.

NOAA 13666, N07 W74 (X= 908,Y= 130). Alpha region.

NOAA 13664, S19 W43 (X= 615,Y=-274). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare likely.

NOAA 13667, N26 W00 (X= 0,Y= 464). Alpha region.

NOAA 13670, N16 E20 (X=-314,Y= 310). Alpha region.

NOAA 13671, N21 E22 (X=-334,Y= 386). Alpha region.

NOAA 13672, N18 E49 (X=-683,Y= 326). Beta-gamma region.

Unnumbered region, S23 E42 (X=-587,Y=-336). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S12 E77 (X=-906,Y=-186). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 10, 2024 at 16:45 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 09 May 2024 16:05:14 UT
Solar activity is very high. Region NOAA 13664 produced two X-class flares, the largest X2.3 at 08:45 UT today. The background X-ray flux has decreased. X-class flare remains likely in region NOAA 13664. M- class flare likely in region NOAA 13663.

NOAA 13663, N25 W78 (X= 843,Y= 411). Beta-delta region. M-class flare likely.

NOAA 13666, N08 W61 (X= 825,Y= 158). Beta region.

NOAA 13664, S20 W31 (X= 462,Y=-282). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare likely.

NOAA 13668, S17 W23 (X= 357,Y=-231). Beta region.

NOAA 13667, N27 E13 (X=-191,Y= 479). Alpha region.

NOAA 13670, N18 E36 (X= 356,Y=-231). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N20 E63 (X=-797,Y= 348). Beta region.

Positions as of May 9, 2024 at 16:00 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 08 May 2024 16:28:53 UT
Solar activity is very high. X1.0 flares were observed in region NOAA 13663 and region NOAA 13664. Multiple M-class events were observed in both regions. Region NOAA 13668 only produced two M-class flares. Region NOAA 13663 has simplified slightly as it nears the west limb. M-class flares remain likely in this region and an X-class flare is possible. Regions NOAA 13664 and NOAA 13668 remain very complex and interconnected. X-class flares remain likely in these regions.

NOAA 13663, N26 W66 (X= 782,Y= 437). Beta-gamma region. M-class flare likely. X-class flare possible.

NOAA 13666, N07 W48 (X= 703,Y= 153). Alpha region.

NOAA 13664, S20 W19 (X= 292,Y=-276). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare likely.

NOAA 13668, S17 W10 (X= 159,Y=-226). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare likely.

NOAA 13667, N26 E26 (X=-376,Y= 462). Alpha region.

NOAA 13670, N17 E47 (X=-667,Y= 315). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 8, 2024 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 07 May 2024 16:52:58 UT
Solar activity is high. Region NOAA 13663 has produced seven M-class events since the last report. The largest was an M5.2 flare at 05:58 UT today. Region NOAA 13664 also produced an M2.5 flare at 11:40 UT today. Region NOAA 13668, just east of region NOAA 13664, also produced an M1.3 flare at 08:18 UT today. This region has grown substantially since yesterday and is interacting with region NOAA 13664. An X-class flare is likely at several locations in these two regions. Region NOAA 13663 is still likely to produce M-class events and and X-class event is possible here as well.

NOAA 13663, N26 W54 (X= 693,Y= 447). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely. X-class flare possible.

NOAA 13661, N24 W37 (X= 524,Y= 429). Alpha region.

NOAA 13666, N07 W34 (X= 530,Y= 163). Alpha region.

NOAA 13664, S19 W07 (X= 110,Y=-256). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare likely.

NOAA 13668, S19 E03 (X= -47,Y=-256). Beta-gamma-delta region. Growing rapidly. X-class flare likely.

NOAA 13669, S08 E21 (X=-339,Y= -79). Alpha region.

NOAA 13667, N26 E38 (X=-528,Y= 458). Alpha region.

NOAA 13670, N16 E60 (X=-793,Y= 290). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 7, 2024 at 16:45 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 06 May 2024 17:30:28 UT
Solar activity is high. An X4.5 flare was observed in region NOAA 13663 at 05:38 UT today. Several M-class flares were also observed from this region. Two M-class flares were also observed from region NOAA 13664. Region NOAA 13663 has decreased slightly in complexity while region NOAA 13664 has increased. M-class flares are likely in both regions and X-class flares are possible in both regions as well.

NOAA 13662, N29 W66 (X= 761,Y= 482). Alpha region.

NOAA 13663, N25 W41 (X= 567,Y= 443). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely. X-class flare possible.

NOAA 13661, N23 W23 (X= 343,Y= 422). Alpha region.

NOAA 13666, N08 W22 (X= 354,Y= 187). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N13 W03 (X= 49,Y= 272). Beta region.

NOAA 13664, S19 E06 (X= -94,Y=-255). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely. X-class flare possible. Growing.

NOAA 13668, S16 E17 (X=-268,Y=-208). Beta-gamma region.

NOAA 13669, S08 E35 (X=-542,Y= -85). Alpha region.

NOAA 13667, N27 E50 (X=-651,Y= 466). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, N16 E72 (X=-870,Y= 279). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 6, 2024 at 17:15 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 05 May 2024 14:43:31 UT
Solar activity is very high. Two X-class flares have been observed in region NOAA 13663 since the last report. Several M-class flares have also been observed from this region. An M2.4 flare was also observed in region NOAA 13664. X-class flare likely from region NOAA 13663.

NOAA 13662, N29 W53 (X= 666,Y= 493). Alpha region.

NOAA 13663, N26 W25 (X= 362,Y= 467). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare likely.

NOAA 13661, N24 W10 (X= 152,Y= 443). Alpha region.

NOAA 13666, N08 W06 (X= 99,Y= 193). Beta region.

NOAA 13664, S19 E19 (X=-294,Y=-256). Beta region. M-class flare possible. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 13665, S05 E36 (X=-559,Y= -34). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S16 E32 (X=-486,Y=-213). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S08 E49 (X=0713,Y= -93). Alpha region.

NOAA 13667, N27 E65 (X=-769,Y= 455). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 5, 2024 at 14:45 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 04 May 2024 15:47:33 UT
Solar activity is high. An M9.1 flare was observed in region NOAA 13663 at 06:02 UT today. Several other M- class events were observed in this region since the last report. An M1.2 flare was observed in region NOAA 13654 beyond the west limb at 22:25 UT yesterday. M-class flare likely in region NOAA 13663 and NOAA 13664. X-class flare possible in region NOAA 13663.

NOAA 13662, N30 W45 (X= 584,Y= 514). Beta region.

NOAA 13663, N27 W13 (X= 191,Y= 487). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely. X-class flare possible.

NOAA 13661, N23 E03 (X= -46,Y= 430). Alpha region.

NOAA 13666, N07 E09 (X=-148,Y= 178). Beta region.

NOAA 13664, S19 E31 (X=-465,Y=-259). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely.

NOAA 13665, S07 E53 (X=-756,Y= -79). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, N27 E77 (X=-827,Y= 444). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 4, 2024 at 15:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 03 May 2024 15:04:28 UT
Solar activity is very high. An X1.7 flare was observed in region NOAA 13663 at 02:11 UT today. M-class flares were observed in regions NOAA 13664 and NOAA 13663. Region NOAA 13663 has grown and is showing apparent shearing in its central delta spot area. An X-class flare is likely in this region. Region NOAA 13664 has also increased in complexity and an M-class flare is likely here.

NOAA 13662, N30 W23 (X= 323,Y= 528). Beta region. Some mixed polarity field.

NOAA 13663, N27 E01 (X= -15,Y= 490). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare likely.

NOAA 13661, N23 E19 (X=-286,Y= 429). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N07 E21 (X=-340,Y= 176). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAAA 13664, S19 E45 (X=-638,Y=-267). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely.

Unnumbered region, S16 E60 (X=-794,Y=-231). Beta region.

NOAA 13665, S07 E67 (X=-871,Y= -91). Alpha region.

Positions as of May 3, 2024 at 15:00 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 02 May 2024 15:58:53 UT
Solar activity is high. Two M-class flares were observed since the last report in region NOAA 13663. Region NOAA 13654 is now beyond the west limb at S07. Region NOAA 13663 has grown rapidly and is now beta-gamma-delta class. Further M-class flares likely in this region and an X-class flare is possible. C-class flare likely in region NOAA 13664, M-class flare possible.

NOAA 13655, S26 W78 (X= 838,Y=-404). Alpha region.

NOAA 13662, N30 W11 (X= 158,Y= 533). Beta region.

NOAA 13663, N27 E14 (X=-206,Y= 490). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely. X-class flare possible.

NOAA 13661, N23 E33 (X=-479,Y= 424). Beta region.

NOAA 13664, S18 E58 (X=-770,Y=-261). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely. M-class flare possible.

Positions as of May 2, 2024 at 15:45 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 01 May 2024 16:56:18 UT
Solar activity is high. Four M-class flares have been observed in region NOAA 13654 since the last report. The largest was an M9.5 flare at 23:23 UT yesterday. C-class activity continues in this region and in a region at the east limb at S18. Region NOAA 13654 is nearing the west limb but an M-class flare is likely from this region and an X-class flare is possible.

NOAA 13654, S08 W74 (X= 907,Y=-114). Beta-delta region. New flux in the trailing portion. M-class flare likely. X-class flare possible.

NOAA 13655, S27 W67 (X= 782,Y=-408). Alpha region.

NOAA 13662, N30 E01 (X= -14,Y= 536). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N21 E22 (X=-334,Y= 401). Beta region.

NOAA 13663, N27 E28 (X=-400,Y= 486). Beta-gamma region.

NOAA 13661, N24 E41 (X=-572,Y= 434). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region S18 E69 (X=-847,Y=-271). Beta region. C-class flare likely. M-class flare possible.

Positions as of May 1, 2024 at 16:45 UT.

JV


Comments:
John Varsik varsik.edu
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