Solar Activity Reports December 2014


BBSO Solar Activity Report 31 December 2014 21:25:08 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12253 is rapidly growing and produced a number of C-class events. NOAA 12250 produced a C-class flare before passing beyond the west limb. Region NOAA 12253 is likely to produce an M-class event. C-class events expected from this region. Region NOAA 12251 may produce a C-class flare.

NOAA 12246, N18 W40 (X= 599,Y= 339). Alpha region.

NOAA 12248, S20 W23 (X= 360,Y=-291). Alpha region.

NOAA 12251, S13 E11 (X=-182,Y=-172). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, S22 E12 (X=-189,Y=-321). Beta region.

NOAA 12252, S20 E31 (X= -474,Y=294). Alpha region.

NOAA 12253, S06 E57 (X=-916,Y= -75). Beta region. Some mixing near the leader spot. C-class flare expected, M-class flare likely.

Positions as of December 31, 2014 at 16:00 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 30 December 2014 18:40:51 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12251 produced two C-class events. A C-class flare was also observed from region NOAA 12250. A C-class event is underway in a new region at S05 E70. C-class flare possible in region NOAA 12250 and NOAA 12251. C-class flare likely in the region at S05 E70.

NOAA 12250, N08 W78 (X= 945,Y= 145). Beta region.

NOAA 12246, N18 W38 (X= 573,Y= 338). Alpha region.

NOAA 1248, S20 W10 (X= 160,Y=-290). Alpha region.

NOAA 12251, S13 E24 (X=-388,Y=-177). Beta region.

NOAA 12252, S19 E42 (X=-620,Y=-284). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S05 E70 (X=-915,Y= -69). Beta region.

Positions as of December 30, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 29 December 2014 19:45:46 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12248 produced several C-class events. Region NOAA 12251 also produced a C-class event, and one was seen at the SE limb. Region NOAA 12248 is decaying. Region NOAA 12251 is growing rapidly. C-class flare likely in region NOAA 12251, M-class flare possible. C-class flare likely in region NOAA 12248. C-class flare possible in new region at SE limb.

NOAA 12249, S12 W84 (X= 949,Y=-197). Beta region.

NOAA 12250, N08 W65 (X=- 876,Y= 155). Alpha region.

NOAA 12246, N28 W24 (X= 352,Y= 497). Alpha region.

NOAA 12247, S24 W13 X= 201,Y=-357). Alpha region.

NOAA 12248, S20 E03 (X= -48,Y=-291). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12251, S12 E39 (X=-603,Y=-168). Beta region. Some mixed polarity. Growing region. C-class flare likely, M-class flare possible.

NOAA 12252, S20 E57 (X=-771,Y=-311). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S05 E80 (X=-958,Y= -77). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

Positions as of December 29, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 28 December 2014 15:12:27 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12248 produced two C-class flares since the last report. Region NOAA 12249 produced an M2.2 flare at 02:03 UT yesterday that we missed in our last report. Activity was also observed at the SE limb near region NOAA 12252. C-class flare likely in region NOAA 12248. C-class flares possible in regions NOAA 12249 and NOAA 12252.

NOAA 12249, S10 W68 (X= 891,Y=-153). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12250, N10 W48 (X= 715,Y= 198). Beta region.

NOAA 12246, N19 W11 (X= 176,Y= 359). Alpha region.

NOAA 12247, S22 W01 (X= 15,Y=-326). Alpha region.

NOAA 12248, S19 E15 (X=-239,Y=-278). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12251, S11 E51 (X=-746,Y=-159). Beta region.

NOAA 12252, S19 E70 (X=-867,Y=-303). Alpha region. C-class flare possible.

Positions as of December 28, 2014 at 12:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 26 December 2014 18:41:16 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12249 produced several C-class events. Region NOAA 12248 also produced several C-class events. C-class flares expected in regions NOAA 12249 and NOAA 12248. M-class flares possible in these regions.

NOAA 12249, S12 W43 (X= 652,Y=-174). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare expected, M-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, N08 W23 (X= 379,Y= 173). Beta region.

NOAA 12245, N09 W02 (X= 33,Y= 192). Beta region.

NOAA 12246, N17 E14 (X=-226,Y= 323). Alpha region.

NOAA 12247, S24 E30 (X=-447,Y=-366). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S08 E36 (X=-570,Y=-104). Alpha region.

NOAA 12249, S21 E40 (X=-588,Y=-322). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare expected, M-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, S12 E78 (X=-935,Y=-195). Alpha region.

Postions as of December 26, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 25 December 2014 18:46:35 UT
Solar activity is moderate. C-class events were observed in regions NOAA 12241 and NOAA 12248. C-class flare possible in region NOAA 12241 and in the region at S12 W29.

NOAA 12241, S08 W87 (X= 964,Y=-133). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, S12 W29 (X= 465,Y=-171). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12244, S02 W22 (X= 366,Y= 0). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N08 W07 (X= 118,Y= 174). Beta region.

NOAA 12245, N09 E14 (X=-234,Y= 190). Beta region.

NOAA 12246, N18 E28 (X=-437,Y= 334). Alpha region.

NOAA 12247, S24 E39 (X=-563,Y=-371). Alpha region.

NOAA 12248, S20 E55 (X=-753,Y=-314). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 25, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 24 December 2014 18:23:45 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12242 has produced several C-class events as it passed over the west limb. A C2.1 flare was observed at 00:35 UT today near region NOAA 12244. There appears to be a small emerging flux region at that location. C-class flare possible in region NOAA 12244 and in the new region at S12 W13.

NOAA 12241, S08 W71 (X= 914,Y=-124). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S12 W13 (X= 216,Y=-169). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12244, S04 W08 (X= 136,Y= -33). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12245, N09 E27 (X=-439,Y=-185). Beta region.

NOAA 12246, N17 E40 (X=-602,Y= 312). Alpha region.

NOAA 12247, S25 E51 (X=-689,Y=-393). Alpha region.

NOAA 12248, S21 E66 (X=-834,Y=-336). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 24, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 23 December 2014 20:02:39 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12242 produced several C-class events. Region NOAA 12244 also produced a C-class flare. C-class flares likely in region NOAA 12242 and NOAA 12241. A C-class flare is possible in region NOAA 12244.

NOAA 12236, N29 W77 (X= 831,Y= 479). Alpha region.

NOAA 12242, S18 W81 (X= 921,Y=-280). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12241, S10 W57 (X= 807,Y=-151). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12244, S04 E06 (X=-102,Y= -35). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12245, N09 E41 (X=-634,Y=-178). Beta region.

NOAA 12246, N17 E55 (X=-766,Y= 304). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S25 E65 (X-802,Y=-400). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 23, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 22 December 2014 19:40:29 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12242 produced an M1.0 flare at 01:33 UT today along with several C-class events. Regions NOAA 12242 and 12241 continue to decay. Region NOAA 12242 may produce an M-class event. C-class events are expected from this region. Region NOAA 12241 is likely to produce C-class events. C-class events are possible in region NOAA 12244.

NOAA 12236, N29 W62 (X= 755,Y= 487). Alpha region.

NOAA 12242, S18 W67 (X= 854,Y=-289). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare possible, C-class flares expected.

NOAA 12240, N10 W44 (X= 669,Y= 192). Alpha region.

NOAA 12241, S10 W43 (X= 656,Y=-147). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12244, S04 E21 (X=-350,Y= -39). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12245, N08 E53 (X=-774,Y= 155). Beta region.

NOAA 12246, N17 E68 (X=-865,Y= 296). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S25 E76 (X=-859,Y=-406) Alpha region.

Positions as of December 22, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 21 December 2014 16:04:10 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12242 has continued to produce flares of C class, and another flare is beginning at this time. The region is decreasing in size in complexity, as is region NOAA 12241. M-class flares are possible from both regions.

NOAA 12235, S08 W77 (X= 941,Y=-129). Alpha region.

NOAA 12239, N14 W62 (X= 836,Y 249). Beta region.

NOAA 12242, S19 W51 (X= 718,Y=-300). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare possible, C-class flares expected.

NOAA 12236, N30 W49 (X= 639,Y= 505). Alpha region.

NOAA 12240, N11 W25 (X= 406,Y= 213). Beta region.

NOAA 12241, S10 W26 (X= 423,Y=-144). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare possible, C-class flares likely.

NOAA 12244, S04 E36 (X=-574,Y= -45). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N09 E72 (X=-918,Y= 162). Beta region.

Positions as of December 21, 2014 at 12:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 20 December 2014 19:17:27 UT
Solar activity is high. Region NOAA 12242 produced an X1.8 flare at 00:11 UT today along with a number of C-class events. Region NOAA 12241 was quiet. A C2.8 flare was observed at 18:22 UT yesterday from a region in the SE. This region is growing rapidly and is bright in H-alpha. The delta configuration in NOAA 12242 appears weaker today, but the region is still quite active. Region NOAA 12241 appears to have shear along its magnetic neutral line. Regions NOAA 12241 and 12241 are still likely to produce M-class events. An additional X-class event is possible in region NOAA 12242. The new region at S04 E46 is likely to produce C-class events and an M-class flare is possible.

NOAA 12235, S07 W66 (X= 885,Y=-108). Alpha region.

NOAA 12237, S12 W48 (X= 711,Y=-186). Alpha region.

NOAA 12242, S18 W39 (X= 585,Y=-282). Beta-gamma-delta region. Bright H-alpha. M-class flare likely, X-class flare possible.

NOAA 12236, N30 W39 (X= 533,Y=508). Alpha region.

NOAA 12240, N11 W14 (X= 232,Y= 212). Beta region.

NOAA 12241, S09 W16 (X= 266,Y=-127). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely.

NOAA 12243, N09 E18 (X=-298,Y= 178). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S04 E46 (X=-702,Y= -49). Beta region. Bright H-alpha. C-class flare likely, M-class flare possible.

Positions as of December 20, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 19 December 2014 18:48:24 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12242 produced an M1.3 flare at 09:31 UT along with several C-class events. Region NOAA 12241 produced an M6.9 flare at 21:41 UT yesterday. A near-M-class flare is in progress at this time in region NOAA 12242. Regions NOAA 12242 and 12241 remain beta-gamma-delta class, but appear to have somewhat less potential today for really large events. Additional M-class flares are likely in both regions.

NOAA 12235, S08 W51 (X= 753,Y=-120). Alpha region.

NOAA 12239, N15 W37 (X= 569,Y= 273). Beta region.

NOAA 12236. N30 W25 (X= 358,Y= 509). Alpha region.

NOAA 12237, S12 W33 (X= 522,Y=-183). Beta region.

NOAA 12242,S18 W26 (X= 408,Y=-280). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely.

NOAA 12240, N11 W00 (X= 0,Y= 212). Beta region.

NOAA 12241, S10 W03 (X= 51,Y=-145). Beta-gamma-delta region. M-class flare likely.

Unnumbered region, S04 E60 (X=-845,Y= -56). Beta region.

Positions as of December 19, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 18 December 2014 19:02:22 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Regions NOAA 12242 and 12241 have produced C-class events since the last report. Both regions have evolved rapidly since yesterday. Both regions are now beta-gamma-delta class. Both regions may produce an X-class event or an M-class event.

Unnumbered region, S06 W50 (X= 745,Y= -87). Beta region.

NOAA 12235, S07 W36 (X= 570,Y=-101). Alpha region.

NOAA 12239, N15 W23 (X= 370,Y= 274). Beta region.

NOAA 12237, S12 W16 (X= 264,Y=-182). Beta region.

NOAA 12236, N30 W10 (X= 147,Y= 509). Alpha region.

NOAA 12242, S18 W08 (X= 129,Y=-281). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare possible, M-class flare possible.

NOAA 12241, S10 E12 (X=-200,Y=-148). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare possible, M-class flare possible.

NOAA 12240, N11 E16 (-265,Y= 209). Beta region.

Positions as of December 18, 2014 at 12:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 17 December 2014 18:41:00 UT
Solar activity is high. Region NOAA 12242 produced two M-class flares, including an M8.7 flare at 04:25 UT today. Region NOAA 12241 also produced an M-class event. Region NOAA 12242 has grown quickly and remains beta-gamma-delta class. It is now capable of an X-class flare. An M-class event is also likely from region NOAA 12241.

NOAA 12234, N05 W81 (X= 959,Y= 88). Alpha region.

NOAA 12230, S14 W84 (X= 940,Y=-233). Alpha region.

NOAA 12235, S07 W23 (X= 380,Y=-100). Beta region.

NOAA 12239, N15 W10 (X= 164,Y= 273). Beta region.

NOAA 12237, S13 W05 (X= 83,Y=-200). Beta region.

NOAA 12236, N29 W00 (X= 0,Y= 493). Alpha region.

NOAA 12242, S19 E01 (X= -16,Y=-298). Beta-gamma-delta region. X-class flare possible, M-class flare likely.

NOAA 12241, S10 E25 (X=-408,Y=-151). Beta-gamma region. M-class flare likely.

NOAA 12240, N10 E27 (X=-438,Y= 188). Beta region.

Positions as of December 17, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 16 December 2014 18:28:16 UT
Solar activity is moderate. C-class events have been observed in regions NOAA 12241, NOAA 12242 and NOAA 12232 since the last report. C-class flares expected and M-class flares possible in regions NOAA 12242 and NOAA 12241.

NOAA 12234, N04 W67 (X= 885,Y=-246). Alpha region.

NOAA 12230, S14 W69 (X= 885,Y=-230). Alpha region.

NOAA 12232, N10 W41 (X= 631,Y= 183). No spots.

NOAA 12235, S07 W11 (X= 186,.Y=-101). Beta region.

NOAA 12239, N14 E02 (X= -33,Y= 254). Beta region.

NOAA 12237, S13 E07 (X=-116,Y=-202). Beta region.

NOAA 12242, S19 E18 (X=-286,Y=-302). Beta-gamma-delta region. C-class flares expected, M-class flare possible.

NOAA 12236, N31 E14 (X=-202,Y= 519). Alpha region.

NOAA 12241, S09 E38 (X=-595,Y=-138). Beta-gamma-delta region. C-class flares expected, M-class flare possible.

NOAA 12240, N10 E38 (X=-593,Y= 185). Beta region.

Positions as of December 16, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 15 December 2014 20:16:28 UT
Solar activity is moderate. An M-class flare was observed at 19:25 UT yesterday in region NOAA 12242 along with a number of C-class events. Two C-class events were also observed in region NOAA 12241. C-class flares expected in region NOAA 12242 and an additional M-class flare is likely from this region. C-class flares likely from region NOAA 12241.

NOAA 12230, S15 W55 (X= 772,Y=-243). Beta region.

NOAA 12234, N04 W53 (X= 778,Y= 77). Alpha region.

NOAA 12235, S08 E03 (X= -50,Y=-120). Beta region.

NOAA 12239, N14 E17 (X=-278,Y= 252). Beta region.

NOAA 12237, S13 E21 (X=-342,Y=-205). Beta region.

NOAA 12236, N30 E30 (X=-424,Y= 502). Beta region.

NOAA 12242, S19 E31 (X=-477,Y=-305). Beta-gamma-delta region. Bright H-alpha. C-class flares expected, M-class flare likely.

NOAA 12241, S10 E51 (X=-748,Y=-159). Beta-gamma region. Bright H-alpha. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12240, N10 E52 (X=-759,Y= 180). Beta region.

Positions as of December 15, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 14 December 2014 18:47:36 UT
Solar activity is moderate. The new region in the SE has continued to produce C-class events. C-class flares were also observed in regions NOAA 12227. C-class flares expected in the region at S19 E44, M-class flare possible. C-class flare possible in region NOAA 12230.

NOAA 12227, S04 E82 (X= 963,Y= -66). Alpha region.

NOAA 12230, S15 W42 (X= 631,Y=-242). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12234, N04 W37 (X= 587,Y= 79). Beta region.

NOAA 12232, N10 W12 (X= 200,Y= 183). Beta region.

NOAA 12235, S08 E17 (X=-283,Y=-123). Beta region.

NOAA 12237, S13 E33 (X=-519,Y=-208). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N15 E30 (X=-473,Y= 265). Beta region.

NOAA 12236, N30 E39 (X=-532,Y= 498). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S19 E44 (X=-642,Y=-309). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare expected, M-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, N11 E63 (X=-855,Y= 193). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S10 E65 (X=-872,Y=-164). Beta region.

Positions as of December 14, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 13 December 2014 20:13:09 UT
Solar activity is moderate. A new region is rotating onto the visible disk at S10. This region produced an M1.5 flare at 05:13 UT today along with several C-class events. Region NOAA 12227 also produced two C-class events. C-class events also occurred in regions NOAA 12237 and NOAA 12236. C-class flare likely in region NOAA 12230, NOAA 12227, NOAA 12236, and in the new region at S10 E79. C-class flare possible in region NOAA 12236 and the new region at N15 E43.

NOAA 12227, S04 W70 (X= 914,Y= -63). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12230, S14 W26 (X= 416,Y=-226). Beta region. Bright H-alpha. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12234, N04 W22 (X= 365,Y= 79). Beta-gamma region.

NOAA 12232, N09 E03 (X= -51,Y= 165). Beta region.

NOAA 12235, S08 E28 (X=-455,Y=-125). Alpha region. Bright H-alpha.

NOAA 12237, S14 E46 (X=-683,Y=228). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N15 E43 (X=-644,Y= 262). Beta region. Bright H-alpha. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12236, N31 E54 (X=-678,Y= 509). Beta region. Bright H-alpha. C-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, N11 E78 (X=-937,Y= 189). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S10 E79 (X=-943,Y=-167). Beta region. Bright H-alpha. C-class flare likely.

Positions as of December 13, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 12 December 2014 18:34:39 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12230 continues to produce C-class events. A C-class event was also observed at 09:43 UT today in region NOAA 12235. A C-class event was also observed at 14:35 UT today in region NOAA 12234. C-class flare likely in region NOAA 12230. C-class flare possible in region NOAA 12234, region NOAA 12235 and region NOAA 12236.

NOAA 12227, S03 W57 (X= 817,Y= -45). Alpha region.

NOAA 12230, S15 W13 (X= 213,Y=-244). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12234, N04 W07 (X= 118,Y= 78). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12232, N10 E16 (X=-266,Y= 180). Beta region.

NOAA 12235, S08 E40 (X=-623,Y=-128). Alpha region. C-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, S13 E58 (X=-807,Y=-215). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N02 E62 (X=-862,Y= 39). Beta region.

NOAA 12236, N29 E63 (X=-760,Y= 476). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

Positions as of December 12, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 11 December 2014 21:45:51 UT
Solar activity is moderate. C-class events were observed in regions NOAA 12230, NOAA 12234, NOAA 12235 and in a region at S13 E70. C-class flares likely in region NOAA 12230 and region NOAA 12234. C-class flares possible in region NOAA 12232 and the new SE region.

NOAA 12227, S04 W44 (X= 678,Y= -62). Alpha region.

NOAA 12230, S16 W04 (X= 66,Y=-262). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12234, N04 E05 (X= -85,Y= 76). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12232, N10 E27 (X=-437,Y= 177). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12235, S08 E52 (X=-763,Y=-131). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S13 E70 (X=-894,Y=-217). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

Positions as of December 11, 2014 at 20:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 10 December 2014 18:49:12 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 1230 produced several C-class events since the last report. A C1.6 flare was observed at 08:51 UT from a region at the SE limb, possibly from a new active region at S12 E82. C-class flares expected from region NOAA 12230, M-class flare possible.

NOAA 12227, S03 W27 (X= 444,Y= -46). Beta region.

NOAA 12231, S05 W21 (X= 349,Y= -80). Alpha region.

NOAA 12233, N04 E07 (X=-119,Y= 74). Beta region.

NOAA 12230, S15 E14 (X=-229,Y=-248). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare expected, M-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, N04 E23 (X=-382,Y= 74). Beta region.

NOAA 12232, N10 E42 (X=-644,Y= 174). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S08 E68 (X=-896,Y=-134). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S12 E82 (X=-94,Y=-202). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 10, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 09 December 2014 18:38:39 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12230 has produced a number of C-class events. This region is growing at this time C-class flares are expected and an M-class event is likely. A C-class flare is possible in region NOAA 12227 and in region NOAA 12232.

NOAA 12227, S03 W11 (X= 187,Y= -48). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12230, S16 E27 (X=-427,Y=-267). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare expected, M-class flare likely.

NOAA 12232, N10 E55 (X=-788,Y= 172). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, S08 E82 (X=-956,Y=-135). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 9, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 08 December 2014 19:02:52 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12222 produced a C-class event as it neared the west limb. A C1.0 flare was observed at 03:33 UT today from beyond the SE limb. A C1.3 flare was observed at 17:53 UT today from region NOAA 12230. C-class flare possible in region NOAA 12230, NOAA 12231 or NOAA 12232.

NOAA 12222, S19 W90 (X= 920,Y=-316). Alpha region.

NOAA 12227, S04 W02 (X= 34,Y= -67). Beta region.

NOAA 12229, S23 E01 (X= -16,Y=-381). Beta region.

NOAA 12231, S04 E06 (X=-103,Y= -67). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, N03 E33 (X=-532,Y= 52). Alpha region.

NOAA 12230, S14 E42 (X=-635,Y=-236). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12232, N10 E67 (X=-885,Y= 170). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

Positions as of December 8, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 07 December 2014 18:19:45 UT
Solar activity is moderate. A number of C-class events have been observed in region NOAA 12222. A C-class event was also observed probably in NOAA 12227 at 10:44 UT. C-class events were also observed in region NOAA 12226 beyond the west limb. A C-class flare is likely from region NOAA 12222.

NOAA 12222, S20 W74 (X= 880,Y=-333). Beta region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12227, N06 E16 (X=-268,Y= 101). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, N10 E85 (X=-956,Y= 169). Beta region.

Positions as of December 7, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 06 December 2014 19:04:44 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12222 produced several C-class events. The region has decreased in size but remains beta-gamma class for now. C-class flares are expected and an M-class event is possible from this region.

NOAA 12218, N17 W87 (X= 929,Y= 284). Alpha region.

NOAA 12226, S19 W85 (X= 917,Y=-317). Alpha region.

NOAA 12222, S20 W61 (X= 801,Y=-335). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare expected, M-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, S23 E03 (X= -47,Y=-385). Beta region.

NOAA 12227, S04 E25 (X=-412,Y= -71). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S14 E62 (X=-836,Y=-237). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 6, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

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BBSO Solar Activity Report 05 December 2014 20:30:33 UT
Solar activity is high. Region NOAA 12222 produced two additional M-class flares yesterday and one M1.5 at 11:33 UT today. Region NOAA 12226 also produced a C-class event. Region NOAA 12222 has grown in size but remains beta-gamma class. M-class flares likely and C-class flares expected in region NOAA 12222.

NOAA 12218, N17 W73 (X= 891,Y= 283). Alpha region.

NOAA 12226, S19 W71 (X= 871,Y=-318). Alpha region.

NOAA 12222, S19 W47 (X= 674,Y=-321). Beta-gamma region. M-class flare likely, C-class flare expected.

NOAA 12227, S04 E38 (X=-600,Y= -72). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S23 E42 (X=-602,Y=-385). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S13 E76 (X=-922,Y=-221). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 5, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

JV

BBSO Solar Activity Report 04 December 2014 18:38:20 UT
Solar activity is moderate. An M1.3 flare occurred in region NOAA 12222 at 08:00 UT today. Several C-class events have also been observed in this region. Region NOAA 12226 produced a C1.4 flare at 13:08 UT today. A C1.4 flare occurred in a region beyond the SE limb at 11:42 UT today. Region NOAA 12222 is having a M6.1 flare at this time. Region NOAA 12222 is expected to produce C-class events and an additional M-class flare is possible.

NOAA 12217, S16 W78 (X= 916,Y=-270). Beta-gamma region.

NOAA 12218, N17 W59 (X= 800,Y= 282). Alpha region.

NOAA 12226, S18 W57 (X= 779,Y=-305). Beta region.

NOAA 12221, N15 W32 (X= 500,Y= 246). Beta region.

NOAA 12222, S20 W30 (X= 459,Y=-340). Beta-gamma region. C-class flares expected, Additional M-class flare possible.

Unnumbered region, N09 W12 (X= 201,Y= 146). Beta region.

NOAA 12225, S13 E14 (X=231,Y=-227). Beta region.

NOAA 12227, S04 E52 (X=-768,Y= -73). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 4, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

JV

BBSO Solar Activity Report 03 December 2014 22:46:42 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12222 has produced a number of C-class events. Region NOAA 12226 also produced a C-class flare. Region NOAA 12216 produced a C-class event late yesterday as it passed over the west limb. C-class flares expected in region NOAA 12222, M-class flare possible. C-class flare possible in region NOAA 12226 or NOAA 12225.

NOAA 12217, S16 W63 (X= 834,Y=-272). Beta-gamma region.

NOAA 12218, N18 W45 (X= 657,Y= 296). Alpha region.

NOAA 12226, S19 W45 (X= 653,Y=-324). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12221, N06 W21 (X= 349,Y= 94). Beta region.

NOAA 12222, S19 W19 (X= 301,Y=-327). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare expected, M-class flare possible.

NOAA 12225, S15 E26 (X=-414,Y=-261). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12227, S04 E66 (X=-889,Y= -72). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 3, 2014 at 20:30 UT.

JV

BBSO Solar Activity Report 02 December 2014 20:31:37 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Several C-class events have been observed in region NOAA 12222, and, unexpectedly, in region NOAA 12223. A C5.2 flare was also observed in region NOAA 12217 at 07:58 UT today. Region NOAA 12223 shows no spots at this time, but apparently it is not going away quietly. C-class flare likely in region NOAA 12222. C-class flares possible in regions NOAA 12223, NOAA 12217 and NOAA 12226.

NOAA 12216, S14 W86 (X= 941,Y=-236). Beta region.

NOAA 12219, N03 W83 (X= 964,Y= 49). Beta region.

NOAA 12223, N15 W76 (X= 912,Y= 249). No spots. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12217, S16 W47 (X= 686,Y=-277). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12218, N17 W30 (X= 467,Y= 276). Beta region.

NOAA 12226, S19 W31 (X= 476,Y=-327). Beta-gamma region. Bright H-alpha. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12221, N06 W06 (X= 102,Y= 91). Beta region.

NOAA 12222, S20 W04 (X= 64,Y=-345). Beta-gamma region. Bright H-alpha. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12225, S15 E37 (X=-568,Y=-262). Beta region.

Unnumbered region, S04 E80 (X=-957,Y= -70). Alpha region.

Positions as of December 2, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

JV

BBSO Solar Activity Report 01 December 2014 19:21:51 UT
Solar activity is moderate. Region NOAA 12222 produced an M1.8 flare at 06:26 UT today. C-class events were observed in regions NOAA 12217, NOAA 12216 and NOAA 12221. NOAA 12222 has continued to grow and remains beta-gamma class. C-class flare expected in region NOAA 12222, M-class flare possible. C-class flare likely in NOAA 12217. C-class flare possible in region NOAA 12221 and NOAA 12216.

NOAA 12216, S13 W75 (X= 917,Y=-223). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12219, S07 W68 (X= 897,Y=-124). Beta region.

NOAA 12223, N16 W60 (X= 812,Y= 262). Alpha region.

NOAA 12217, S17 W34 (X= 522,Y=-297). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare likely.

NOAA 12218, N17 W19 (X= 304,Y= 273). Alpha region.

Unnumbered region, S19 W18 (X= 286,Y=-331). Beta region.

NOAA 12222, S20 E10 (X=-160,Y=-347). Beta-gamma region. C-class flare expected, M-class flare possible.

NOAA 12221, N04 E07 (X=-119,Y= 54). Beta region. C-class flare possible.

NOAA 12225, S15 E52 (X=-743,Y=-261). Beta region.

Positions as of December 1, 2014 at 16:30 UT.

JV


Comments:
John Varsik varsik.njit.edu
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