Second X-flare from 11302(pics and movie)

X1.9 solar flare from region 11302
Region 11302 is magnetically very complex, particularly in the central part, and has multiple magnetic delta structures.

This explosion did produce a CME, however it does not look to be very significant at this time.

Possibility this region will produce more X-flares in the coming days(4-7days) when it's turning into earth's view(position).

Flare seen in GOES


AIA 304A

Solar X-ray Flux

SDO Movie

Update: this region also just produced a M9 flare
Waiting on more info on the CME when soho data is available

Flare forecast and solar activity in the last month

Soho Lasco C3 movie on the two events from 11302

Long Duration M-Class Flare + Bright CME: Another strong Solar Flare reaching M7.1 has taken place after the initial X-Class flare earlier today and was very long in duration. A bright Full-Halo CME is included with this event and a portion of this cloud may be earth directed. You can view a presentation I created below.

www.solarham.com...

CME from the M7 event.

CME evolution model
Density


Velocity


Latest update from solen.info

Flare activity has been at an extreme level for the past 3 hours as both regions 11295 and 11302 have produced several M flares.
First region 11295 was the origin of an M1.7 flare at 16:58, then region 11302 produced an M3.1 flare at 17:24 and an M2.8 flare at 18:05.
Region 11295 was the source of another eruption at 18:19 UTC, this time an M2.7 flare.
Finally region 11302 managed an M3.0 flare at 19:21 UTC.
Region 11302 continues to be very complex in the central part with opposite polarity umbrae hard to separate in SDO 4K images.
Region 11295 has developed a strong magnetic delta in the the trailing penumbra and could soon produce a major flare. New region S1231 is rotating into view at the northeast limb as an HSX group while new region S1232 has emerged between regions 11302 and 11301.

Thanks for posting. Last I read one was expected, I guess this is it.

On a less serious note, hope a big CME is not why Obama is going to bunker down.

reply to post by hadriana


Omg, that makes sense. Time to start digging my own bunker, hope its not too late!

reply to post by KnocksMeDead


No need for a bunker.
Just buy a lot of alu-paper and wrap yourself in that.

For those intersted.
www.swpc.noaa.gov...
It's a link to the GOES 15 satellite
That's the satellite who gets the data you see on the X-ray flux monitor.

Solar X-ray Flux


For other wavelengths visit the main site
www.swpc.noaa.gov...
Choose animations and select a "wavelength filter animation"

reply to post by intergalactic fire


Note to self.....
Stock up on sunscreen.

reply to post by sweetstuff


What do you mean sunscreen?
When i go out and play in the sun, i always wear my mask. No sunburns for me

M7.4 Flare from region 11303
SDO movie
sdowww.lmsal.com...

Magnetic configuration of the visible spots

Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type
1295 N26W84 054 0500 Ekc 11 07 Beta-Gamma
1301 N18W01 330 0090 Fso 16 16 Beta
1302 N12E47 282 1300 Fkc 17 12 Beta-Gamma-Delta
1303 S28W66 036 0030 Csi 01 01 Beta
1304 N12E22 306 0010 Bxo 02 02 Beta

www.swpc.noaa.gov...

Flares from 11302 so far.
X1.9
M7.4
M7.1
M5.8
M4.4
M3.1
M3.0
M2.8
C2.7

More M and X flares are likely due to its magnetic config βγδ ( Beta-Gamma-Delta)

Region 11302 has a small magnetic delta structure in the northeastern part of the leading penumbra.

A much more significant delta exists in the central penumbra where a realtively large positive polarity umbra is sandwiched between two fairly large negative polarity umbrae.

As long as this delta exists the region will continue to produce M and X flares.

A view on AR 11302 from sept 24 to sept 26

And from Soho