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Another day, another large coronal mass ejection (CME) that is not directed towards Earth. A type II radio emission with an estimated velocity of 1151 km/s was detected at 17:00 UTC (Feb 28). This was the result of farsided event behind the west limb. Better luck next time.

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A prominence located near the northeast limb lifted off today beginning around 17:45 UTC (Feb 27). This cool photo was captured by GOES-16 SUVI. If a CME is associated it would likely be flung to the northeast and away from Earth.

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A minor (S1) radiation storm watch is now in effect as proton levels are on the rise following an eruptive event behind the west limb Monday evening. SolarHam.com

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A large eruption was just detected and originated from just behind the west limb in the vicinity of now departed AR 3990. Solar X-Rays are currently above the M3 level. A proton enhancement past Earth may be possible in the hours ahead.

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The source of the impulsive X2.0 solar flare was AR 4001 located off the northwest limb. Any associated CME should be directed away from Earth. SolarHam.com

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An impulsive X2.0 solar flare (R3 Radio Blackout) was just detected peaking at 19:27 UTC (Feb 23). More details to follow.

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A moderate solar flare reaching M4.9 was just detected around AR 4001 at 02:13 UTC (Feb 23). This region is approaching the west limb and potential eruptions at this point would likely be directed away from Earth. Image by the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO).

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Solar activity is back at moderate levels thanks to an impulsive M3.3 solar flare peaking at 12:15 UTC (Feb 21). The source is a new sunspot region in the northeast quadrant that will likely be assigned AR 4000.

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An eruption earlier Wednesday evening behind the northeast limb beginning around 19:00 UTC (Feb 19). The event hurled a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space and away from our planet. Imagery by GOES-16 SUVI and LASCO C2.

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Minor (G1) geomagnetic storming observed thanks to an enhanced solar wind stream containing a prolonged sector of southward Bz. Visible aurora will remain likely at higher latitudes tonight.

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The Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) carried past Earth via the solar wind is currently pointing south. Enhanced geomagnetic activity will be possible in the hours ahead.

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A minor (G1) geomagnetic storm is currently in progress. Threshold was reached at 20:41 UTC (Feb 9).

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A now Earth facing coronal hole should be the source of a solar wind stream past our planet by February 10th. A minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch was officially added for that date. SolarHam.com

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Another SF reaching M7.6 was detected in the vicinity of AR 3981 peaking at 09:21 UTC (Feb 7). It should be noted that an earlier flare this morning reaching M3.2 appears to have produced a faint westerly directed CME based on incoming LASCO imagery. More updates to follow whenever necessary.

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An eruption off the northern section of the Sun launched a CME into space and away from Earth. An earlier M7.6 solar flare around AR 3981 does not look to the be the source of a noteworthy eruption.

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A filament located in the southwest quadrant is currently in the process of lifting off at the time of this update. A further update will be provided once this event is complete.

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Near X-Flare (M8.8) produced by AR 3981 peaking at 03:58 UTC (Feb 3). The flare was impulsive and a noteworthy CME is unlikely from this event. Additional flaring likely as the region increases in both size and magnetic complexity.

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M4.1 solar flare produced by Aar 3981 peaking at 23:24 UTC (Feb 2). SolarHam.com

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Solar activity increases even further this morning with a rapid M5.1 solar flare detected around AR 3977 at 14:04 UTC (Feb 2). Image by SDO/AIA. Stay tuned as additional, potentially stronger solar flares appear to be possible.

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A fast growing sunspot region in the northeast quadrant near AR 3981 just produced an M3.0 solar flare peaking at 10:12 UTC (Feb 2). It looks like we have another region to keep an eye on today!

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Coronal hole stream flowing from tomahawk shaped coronal hole #11 is now moving past Earth around 600 km/s. Active (Kp4) geomagnetic conditions observed with a chance for minor (G1) storming at higher latitudes.

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M6.7 solar flare detected around AR 3978 at 14:06 UTC. Type II radio emission with an estimated velocity of 673 km/s was recorded. A CME will be likely and a further update will be added once new coronagraph imagery is available.

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Solar flare reaching above M6.0 is in progress around AR 3976/3978 in the northeast quadrant. More to follow.

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The geomagnetic forecast has been updated to reflect the minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch that is now officially in effect beginning Friday. This would be the result of an expected solar wind stream flowing from a large coronal hole now facing Earth.

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A closer look at the new active regions turning into view from off the east limb. The more northern section (AR 3977) just produced an M1.7 solar flare peaking at 19:45 UTC (Jan 28). Imagery by SDO/AIA/HMI.

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Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) been mostly pointing south the past 8 hours. Unsettled geomagnetic conditions being observed with a chance for active (Kp4) conditions should it persist. Aurora sky watchers around the polar zone should be alert.

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An M-Flare reaching M2.6 was just observed off the east limb peaking at 08:12 UTC (Jan 27). The event may have been stronger because the source is not directly in view. Image by SDO/AIA 131a.

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Something behind the southeast limb of the Sun just exploded and will likely be the source of a bright, easterly directed coronal mass ejection (CME). Perhaps an active sunspot region will soon be making an appearance.

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A minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch is officially in effect beginning late Jan 24th and into the 25th. This is the result of combined effects of two coronal mass ejections possibly passing Earth. The second event from Wednesday morning following a filament eruption should be more geoffective.

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Filament eruption observed just to the east of AR 3961 beginning around 10:45 UTC (Jan 22). A CME with a mostly southward trajectory will be possible.

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An eruption off the south pole of the Sun launched a CME into space early Wednesday morning. This is directed away from Earth. With that said, a filament eruption was just observed to the east of AR 3961 in the southern hemisphere. More to follow.

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A CME was produced by the M3.3 eruption in the SE quadrant this morning. This image courtesy of STEREO-A shows that the bulk of plasma is heading to the SE and away from Earth. There is a gap in available imagery by LASCO, so new imagery will required if an Earth directed component is associated.

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A long duration M3.3 flare involving an eruptive filament in the vicinity of AR 3967 was observed this morning peaking at 10:38 UTC (Jan 21). A CME is likely from this event. More to follow.

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Although active sunspot region 3964 is stealing the spotlight today, AR 3961 located in the southeast quadrant continues to expand and is quietly becoming a behemoth. This region could eventually become a flare producer as its magnetic complexity continues to evolve.

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AR 3964 is bringing the Sun back to life with a number of M-Flares including this impulsive M7.4 event at 13:35 UTC. The region is likely now a threat for a strong X-Flare. Stay tuned as solar activity is on the rise.

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M7.4 solar flare just detected at 13:35 UTC (Jan 17). More details to follow. SolarHam.com

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24 hours ago this sunspot region (3964) did not exist. Now it already spans the width of at least five planet Earths across and is crackling with C-Flares. I would not be surprised if this region produces an M-Flare by the end of today. SolarHam.com

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Active geomagnetic conditions (Kp4) is currently being observed at high latitudes due to an enhanced solar wind stream. Aurora sky watchers around the polar zones should be alert if dark outside.

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A filament eruption in close proximity to AR 3947 was observed beginning around 10:00 UTC (Jan 9). Coronal dimming was evident, however updated coronagraph imagery is required to determine if a CME is associated or not. More to follow. SolarHam.com

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Imagery courtesy of the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is finally back online after the JSOC outage since November. Great news! SolarHam.com

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M4.8 solar flare produced by AR 3947 at 16:24 UTC (Jan 6). Some dimming evident so a coronal mass ejection (CME) may be associated. This will only be confirmed once additional imagery becomes available. SolarHam.com

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Minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch issued for January 6th. SWPC believe the periphery of a fast moving CME observed on Saturday could pass close enough to Earth to increased geomagnetic activity around the polar regions. SolarHam.com

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CME produced by X1.8 solar flare appears to be headed to the east and away from Earth. Future eruptions will have a higher chance of being Earth directed as AR 3947 turns into a better position.

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An X1.8 solar flare was just detected at 12:48 UTC (Jan 4). This is now the third X-Flare produced by AR 3947 located in the northeast quadrant. Stay tuned for more updates.

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AR 3947 is at it again. The second X-Flare of the day, this time an X1.1 peaking at 22:41 UTC (Jan 3). It is still too early to tell if a coronal mass ejection (CME) will be associated, however a further update will be provided when necessary. Image by GOES-16 SUVI.

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An X-Class solar flare, the second of the day, is currently in progress at 22:40 UTC (Jan 3). More details to follow.

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(corrected time version) An X1.2 solar flare was just detected at 11:39 UTC (Jan 3) around newly assigned active sunspot region 3947 in the northeast quadrant. SolarHam.com

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A minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch is in effect beginning January 4th and into the 5th. A solar wind stream flowing from a pair of coronal holes is expected to reach Earth. SolarHam.com

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Severe (G4) geomagnetic storm now in progress. Visible aurora at middle latitudes likely if it is dark outside. SolarHam.com

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Strong (G3) geomagnetic storm in progress. Threshold reached at 14:05 UTC (Jan 1). Photo courtesy of Marketa Murray. Captured early this morning from Alaska.

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