Solar Update - Sunspot 1100 struggles to remain visible and the sun may soon be blank of sunspots. The current streak of daily spots which now sits at 54 may soon come to an end. Solar activity should remain at very low levels over the next 24 hours.

The sun is nearly blank (Thursday)

Prepared jointly by the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center and the U.S. Air Force. Updated 2010 Aug 19 2201 UTC Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity SDF Number 231 Issued at 2200Z on 19 Aug 2010 IA. Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from 18/2100Z to 19/2100Z: Solar activity has been at very low levels for the past 24 hours. Region 1100 (S22E22) decayed to spotless plage late in the period. No new regions were numbered today. IB. Solar Activity Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be at very low levels for the next three days (20-22 August). IIA. Geophysical Activity Summary 18/2100Z to 19/2100Z: The geomagnetic field has been at quiet levels for the past 24 hours. IIB. Geophysical Activity Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet levels for the next three days (20-22 August). III. Event Probabilities 20 Aug-22 Aug Class M 01/01/01 Class X 01/01/01 Proton 01/01/01 PCAF Green [Latest Report]