latest Solar flare activity july 29 2012

Joint USAF/NOAA Report of Solar and Geophysical Activity
SDF Number 210 Issued at 2200Z on 28 Jul 2012

IA.  Analysis of Solar Active Regions and Activity from  27/2100Z
to 28/2100Z:  Solar activity was high. Region 1532 (S22E49) produced
a M6/2n x-ray flare at 28/2056Z along with an associated Tenflare
(370 sfu), a Type II radio sweep with an estimated speed of 1387
km/s, and a Type IV radio sweep. Further analysis will be conducted
as more data becomes available. Newly numbered Region 1534 (N17E55)
was observed developing in the northeastern quadrant of the visible
disk.

IB.  Solar Activity Forecast:  Solar activity is expected to be low
with the chance for moderate levels for the next 3 days (29-31
July).

IIA.  Geophysical Activity Summary 27/2100Z to 28/2100Z:
The geomagnetic field began the period at quiet levels before
increasing to unsettled levels after 28/1200Z due to extended
periods of southward Bz and possible weak coronal hole (CH) effects.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached
high levels during the period.

IIB.  Geophysical Activity Forecast:  The geomagnetic field is
expected to be unsettled to active on days 1 and 2 (29-30 July) due
to CH effects, and recover to mostly quiet on day 3 (31 July) as
conditions wane.