Updated coronagraph imagery following the M4.4 solar flare reveals a westerly directed CME. If there is an Earth directed component, it will be very faint. A final update will be provided once a CME tracking model becomes available. Image by LASCO C2.

A fairly rapid M4.4 solar flare was just detected around AR 4168 near center disk at 15:53 UTC (Aug 5). Although a large coronal mass ejection (CME) should not be expected, a further update will be provided if necessary.

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An M2.9 solar flare, the first M-Flare since July 12th, was observed this morning around AR 4168 at 13:57 UTC.

AR 4167 located near center disk continues to expand and is also showing signs of mixed magnetic polarity within the center of the group. Minor C-Flares are currently being detected on Friday (Aug 1) and there may now be an increased chance for an isolated moderate M-Flare.

A faint and slow moving partial halo CME was observed leaving the Sun on Wednesday after 07:30 UTC (July 23). According to NOAA/SWPC, a passage past Earth may be possible by July 27th. More updates in the days ahead.

An anticipated coronal hole solar wind stream is now beginning to move past Earth. Minor (G1) geomagnetic storming is being observed and a watch for moderate (G2) storming is now in effect until 06:00 UTC (July 23).

A large stream of plasma in the form of a prominence is currently visible off the southwest limb. It appears to be detaching and may flow into space in the form of a CME. Image by GOES-19 SUVI.

Newly assigned AR 4136 is now turning into view from off the northeast limb and is currently producing minor C-Flares and was also the source of an M1.3 solar flare at 04:25 UTC (July 9). Image by SDO/HMI.

An M2.4 solar flare (possibly stronger) was observed off the east limb peaking at 04:17 UTC (July 8). The source is likely old region 4115 which we should begin to see again later this week when it rotates back into view.

An enhanced solar wind stream containing a south pointing Bz/IMF component is currently moving past Earth. A minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch is in effect until 06:00 UTC (July 7).

A nice prominence eruption was just observed off the northwest limb beginning around 07:00 UTC (July 5). A coronal mass ejection is associated and will be directed away from Earth. Image by GOES SUVI.

A nice prominence eruption was observed on Thursday morning off the west limb beginning around 07:00 UTC (July 3). This resulted in a fairly bright coronal mass ejection (CME) that is directed to the west and away from Earth.

A faint, partial halo CME observed leaving the Sun on Saturday is predicted to possibly pass Earth by July 2nd. A minor (G1) storm watch was issued should a portion of the plasma cloud indeed pass Earth.

A solar prominence that has been hanging off the northwest limb appears to be in the process of lifting off the Sun. Image courtesy of GOES-19 SUVI.

A minor (G1) geomagnetic storm is currently in progress thanks to a coronal hole stream above 700 km/s. A watch for moderate (G2) conditions is in effect until 06:00 UTC (Jun 27).

The expected coronal hole stream is now finally reaching Earth. The solar wind speed increased to above 500 km/s and a minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch is now in effect. Further updates will be provided whenever necessary.

Geomagnetic Storm watch beginning on June 25th has been updated to possible G2 (Moderate) conditions. Storming could persist into June 26th thanks to an expected coronal hole stream. Probabilities in this graphic are estimated and will be adjusted at 22:00 UTC today.

Coronal hole #59 is now beginning to directly face Earth. A minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch was added beginning June 25th when a high speed solar wind stream is predicted to reach Earth.

X-Flare Alert. Sunspot region 4114 just produced an X1.9 solar flare peaking at 23:50 UTC (Jun 19). More details to follow.

X-Flare alert. A strong solar flare measuring X1.2 (R3 Radio Blackout) was just observed around AR 4114 peaking at 21:49 UTC. The flare itself was fairly rapid, so a further update will be provided should any sort of CME be associated. More to follow.