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Solar Conditions

Solar activity and forecast

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Product Description:
This plot shows the Solar Activity Level for the past month. The observed or predicted activity level of a sunspot region or of the sun as a whole is based on the number and strength of x-ray flares within a 24 hour period. Classifications are as follows: Very Low - x-ray events less than C-class, Low - C-class x-ray events, Moderate - isolated (one to 4) M-class x-ray events, High - several (5 or more) M-class x-ray events, or isolated(one to 4) M5 or greater x-ray events, Very High - several (5 or more) M5 or greater x-ray events.

Target Users:
Overall space weather community and especially including HF communicators who are affected by X-ray flares (SWF).

Product Link
Cadence: Daily Data Source: Consensus & Forecaster opinion

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