G2 – Moderate geomagnetic storm levels forecast as two more CMEs approach Earth

G2 – Moderate geomagnetic storm levels forecast as two more CMEs approach Earth

Solar wind parameters in 24 hours to 00:30 UTC on April 17, 2024, continued to be enhanced by a passing coronal mass ejection (CME) which impacted Earth around 17:25 UTC on April 15 (launched from the Sun on April 12). Two more CMEs, produced on April 14 and 15, are expected to make a combined impact at around 00:00 UTC on April 18.

Long-duration M9.4 solar flare erupts from Region 3615

Long-duration M9.4 solar flare erupts from Region 3615

A long-duration solar flare measuring M9.4 erupted from Active Region 3615 (beta-gamma-delta) at 21:16 UTC on March 30, 2024. The event started at 21:01 and ended at 22:15 UTC.

Strong X1.1 solar flare erupts from AR 3615

Strong X1.1 solar flare erupts from AR 3615

A strong X1.1 solar flare erupted from Active Region 3615 at 20:56 UTC on March 28, 2024. The event started at 20:50 and ended at 21:01 UTC.

Strong M6.1 solar flare erupts from Region 3615

Strong M6.1 solar flare erupts from Region 3615

A strong solar flare measuring M6.1 erupted from Active Region 3615 (beta-gamma-delta) at 15:56 UTC on March 28, 2024. The event started at 15:40 and ended at 16:03 UTC. This is the second M6+ solar flare of the day after M7.1 at 06:29 UTC.

Strong M7.1 solar flare erupts from Region 3615

Strong M7.1 solar flare erupts from Region 3615

A strong solar flare measuring M7.1 erupted from Active Region 3615 at 06:29 UTC on March 28, 2024. The event started at 06:16 UTC and ended at 06:36.

Major, long-duration X1.1 solar flare produces Earth-directed CME

Major, long-duration X1.1 solar flare produces Earth-directed CME

A major, long-duration solar flare measuring X1.1 erupted from Active Region 3614 at 01:33 UTC on March 23, 2024. The event started at 00:58 and ended at 02:21 UTC. A halo CME was produced, with impacts to Earth likely late March 25 or early March 26.

Strong M7.4 solar flare erupts from AR 3615

Strong M7.4 solar flare erupts from AR 3615

A strong solar flare measuring M7.4 erupted from Active Region 3615 at 07:36 UTC on March 20, 2024. The event started at 07:23 and ended at 07:47 UTC.