Sunspot region AR12744

Number of
sunspots
Size Class Magn. Class Spot Location
2019/07/08 2 20 BXO S27E38

G1 - Minor geomagnetic storm

Observed Kp: 5
Threshold reached: 05:07 UTC

Current data suggests there is a slight possibility for aurora to appear at the following high latitude regions in the near future

Edmonton, AB, Gillam, MB, Saskatoon, SK
The solar wind speed is currently moderately high (593.4 km/sec.)
The strength of the interplanetary magnetic field is moderate (10.64nT), the direction is slightly South (-2.27nT).
The Disturbance Storm Time index predicts moderate storm conditions right now (-50nT)

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