Solar region summary
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Solar region summary 2024 May 16 0030 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary
SRS Number 137 Issued at 0030Z on 16 May 2024 This report is compiled from data received at SWO on 15 MayI. Regions with Sunspots
Locations Valid at 15/2400Z
| Nmbr | Location | Lo | Area | Z | LL | NN | Mag Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3667 | N27W74 | 308 | 0120 | Hsx | 02 | 01 | Alpha |
| 3670 | N20W51 | 285 | 0010 | Dao | 06 | 07 | Beta-Gamma |
| 3671 | N23W52 | 286 | 0030 | Cro | 05 | 07 | Beta |
| 3672 | N19W23 | 257 | 0040 | Hax | 01 | 01 | Alpha |
| 3673 | S09W01 | 235 | 0020 | Hrx | 01 | 01 | Alpha |
| 3674 | S13E11 | 223 | 0120 | Cso | 07 | 10 | Beta |
| 3675 | S14W86 | 320 | 0020 | Dro | 03 | 02 | Beta |
| 3676 | S22W34 | 268 | 0090 | Cso | 07 | 04 | Beta-Gamma |
| 3679 | S09E32 | 202 | 0240 | Dso | 09 | 07 | Beta-Gamma-Delta |
| 3680 | N17E36 | 198 | 0010 | Axx | 01 | 02 | Alpha |
| 3682 | N13E44 | 190 | 0080 | Cso | 07 | 06 | Beta-Gamma |
| 3683 | S23W08 | 242 | 0030 | Dro | 05 | 05 | Beta |
IA. H-alpha plages without spots
Locations Valid at 15/2400Z May
| Nmbr | Location | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| 3677 | S02W82 | 316 |
| 3678 | N09E22 | 212 |
| 3681 | S07W50 | 284 |
II. Regions Due to Return 16 May to 18 May
| Nmbr | Lat | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| 3655 | S27 | 142 |
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