Solar region summary
Below you'll find a daily report brought to you by the NOAA about the solar regions during the past day and the prediction for the coming days. This page is daily updated around midnight.
Solar region summary 2024 May 18 0030 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary
SRS Number 139 Issued at 0030Z on 18 May 2024 This report is compiled from data received at SWO on 17 MayI. Regions with Sunspots
Locations Valid at 17/2400Z
| Nmbr | Location | Lo | Area | Z | LL | NN | Mag Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3670 | N21W76 | 284 | 0010 | Bxo | 05 | 02 | Beta |
| 3671 | N21W78 | 286 | 0010 | Bxo | 05 | 02 | Beta |
| 3672 | N18W51 | 259 | 0040 | Hsx | 02 | 01 | Alpha |
| 3673 | S08W28 | 236 | 0020 | Hsx | 01 | 01 | Alpha |
| 3674 | S12W17 | 222 | 0120 | Cso | 07 | 08 | Beta |
| 3676 | S20W61 | 269 | 0100 | Hax | 03 | 01 | Alpha |
| 3679 | S10E04 | 204 | 0230 | Eso | 11 | 13 | Beta-Gamma |
| 3680 | N18E08 | 200 | 0010 | Axx | 01 | 02 | Alpha |
| 3682 | N16E16 | 192 | 0010 | Axx | 01 | 01 | Alpha |
| 3683 | S23W35 | 242 | 0060 | Dso | 08 | 08 | Beta |
| 3685 | S13E50 | 158 | 0220 | Dso | 07 | 07 | Beta-Gamma |
| 3686 | S07E66 | 140 | 0190 | Hax | 02 | 02 | Alpha |
IA. H-alpha plages without spots
Locations Valid at 17/2400Z May
| Nmbr | Location | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| 3678 | N09W06 | 214 |
| 3681 | S07W79 | 287 |
| 3684 | S06E36 | 172 |
II. Regions Due to Return 18 May to 20 May
| Nmbr | Lat | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
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