[Ips-dsgr] ASWFC Daily Report - 06 November 24 issued 2331 UT on 06 Nov 2024 [SEC=OFFICIAL]

Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre aswfc at bom.gov.au
Thu Nov 7 10:31:43 AEDT 2024


SUBJ: ASWFC DAILY SOLAR AND GEOPHYSICAL REPORT
ISSUED AT 2330UT/06 NOVEMBER 2024
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE
SUMMARY FOR 06 NOVEMBER AND FORECAST FOR 07 NOVEMBER - 09 NOVEMBER
STATUS INDICATORS SOL:** RED **   MAG:GREEN     ION: GREEN
ASWAS SCALE DESCRIPTION: https://bit.ly/3lmaMBx
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1A. SOLAR SUMMARY
Activity 06 Nov:  R3

Flares    Max     Fadeout    Freq.  Sectors
  M1.1    0238UT  possible   lower  E. Asia/Aust.
  M1.2    0309UT  possible   lower  E. Asia/Aust.
  M2.9    0804UT  possible   lower  Mid East/Indian
  M5.8    0850UT  possible   lower  Mid East/Indian
  M1.6    1204UT  possible   lower  European
  M1.2    1302UT  possible   lower  European
  X2.3    1340UT  probable   all    European
  M5.3    1438UT  possible   lower  South American/
                                    Atlantic
  M1.1    1859UT  possible   lower  East Pacific/
                                    North American
  M1.3    2043UT  possible   lower  East Pacific/
                                    North American
  M1.1    2306UT  possible   lower  West Pacific

Observed 10.7 cm flux/Equivalent Sunspot Number for 06 Nov: 260/210


1B. SOLAR FORECAST
             07 Nov             08 Nov             09 Nov
Activity     R2, chance R3      R2, chance R3      R2, chance R3
Fadeouts     Probable           Probable           Probable
10.7cm/SSN   225/175            220/170            230/180

COMMENT: Solar activity on UT day 06-Nov was at the R3 level 
due to an X2.3 flare at 06/1340UT produced by AR3883 (S06E17, 
beta-gamma-delta). Two R2 level flares were also observed, with 
an M5.8 at 06/0850UT and an M5.3 at 06/1438UT. Several flares 
at the R1 level were observed over the UT day. There are currently 
seven numbered sunspot regions visible on the solar disk and 
two unnumbered regions. AR3883 is the most magnetically complex 
region on the disk and was responsible for most of the flaring 
activity on 06-Nov. This region has shown mild growth in its 
leader and intermediate spots over the UT day. AR3879 (N20W34, 
beta) has developed some small leader spots. AR3886 (S06E39, 
beta) has exhibited mild growth in its intermediate spots over 
the 24-hour period. Two unnumbered regions are visible in the 
southeast quadrant near S13E69 (alpha) and S08E78 (beta). Both 
unnumbered regions appear stable. All other sunspot regions are 
either stable or in decay. Solar activity is expected to be at 
the R2 level over 07-09 Nov, with a chance of R3. S0 solar proton 
conditions were observed on UT day 06-Nov. S0 solar proton conditions 
are expected over 07-09 Nov. No Earth-directed CMEs have been 
observed. The solar wind speed on UT day 06-Nov decreased, ranging 
from 380 to 490 km/s and is currently near 400 km/s. The peak 
total interplanetary field strength (IMF, Bt) was 7 nT and the 
north-south IMF component (Bz) range was +3 to -7 nT. Two high 
latitude coronal holes are currently crossing the central meridian 
and may influence the solar wind from 09-Nov. The solar wind 
speed is expected to remain near background levels over 07-08 
Nov, then possibly increase on 09-Nov due to coronal hole high 
speed wind stream effects.

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2A. MAGNETIC SUMMARY

Geomagnetic field for Australian Region 06 Nov: G0

Estimated Indices 06 Nov : A   K           
   Australian Region       7   32223111
      Cocos Island         5   22122111
      Darwin               7   32213111
      Townsville           8   32223121
      Learmonth            8   32223122
      Alice Springs        8   32223112
      Gingin               9   32223222
      Canberra             6   32222011
      Kennaook Cape Grim   8   32223121
      Hobart               7   33222111    

Estimated Antarctic Regional K Indices 06 Nov :
      Macquarie Island    13   23444101
      Casey               18   44443222
      Mawson              21   35433342

Observed Regional daily pc3 Indices 06 Nov : 
      Darwin               0   (Quiet)
      Townsville           0   (Quiet)
      Learmonth            0   (Quiet)
      Alice Springs        0   (Quiet)
      Gingin              66   (Active)
      Canberra            34   (Quiet to unsettled)

Pc3 pulsations are high frequency (10-45 second period) variations 
of the Earths magnetic field. Daily pc3-indices are the daily sum 
of 20 minute pc3-indices for that station and have been shown to be
well correlated with rejection of high resolution aeromagnetic
survey flight-line data. 

NOTE: Indices may have been generated from data obtained in 
cooperation with the following organisations: Geoscience Australia, 
University of Newcastle Space Physics Group, Australian Government 
Antarctic Division and International Center for Space Weather 
Science and Education, Japan.


Estimated AFr/Ap Indices 06 Nov : A 
           Fredericksburg         9
           Planetary             11                         

Observed AFr/Ap Indices 05 Nov :  A   K
           Fredericksburg        10
           Planetary              9   2032 3322     


2B. MAGNETIC FORECAST 
Date      Ap    Conditions
07 Nov     6    G0
08 Nov     8    G0
09 Nov    12    G0

COMMENT: G0 geomagnetic conditions were observed in the Australian 
region on UT day 06-Nov. Mostly G0 geomagnetic conditions were 
observed in the Antarctic region, with an isolated period of 
G1 observed at Mawson. G0 geomagnetic conditions are expected 
over 07-09 Nov.

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3A. GLOBAL HF PROPAGATION SUMMARY
	            Latitude Band
Date        Low            Middle         High 
06 Nov      Normal         Normal         Normal         

PCA Event : No event.

3B. GLOBAL HF PROPAGATION FORECAST
	            Latitude Band
Date        Low            Middle         High 
07 Nov      Normal         Normal         Normal
08 Nov      Normal         Normal         Normal-fair
09 Nov      Normal         Normal         Normal-fair

COMMENT: HF radio communication conditions were normal on UT 
day 06-Nov. HF radio communication conditions are expected to 
be mostly normal over 07-09 Nov, with fair conditions possible 
for high latitudes over 08-09 Nov. Shortwave fadeouts are probable.

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4A. AUSTRALIAN REGION IONOSPHERIC SUMMARY


Date   T index
06 Nov   145

Observed Australian Regional MUFs
   Cocos Island Region:
      Near predicted monthly values during local day.
      Enhanced by 20% during local night.
   Niue Island Region:
      Enhanced by 25% during local day.
      Enhanced by 30% during local night.
   Northern Australian Region:
      Near predicted monthly values.
   Southern Australian Region:
      Near predicted monthly values.
   Antarctic Region (Casey/Davis/Mawson):
      Near predicted monthly values over the UT day.

Monthly T index:
Month  T index
Oct      139
Nov      119
Dec      117

4B. AUSTRALIAN REGION IONOSPHERIC FORECAST
Date   T index  MUFs
07 Nov   145    Near to 15% above predicted monthly values
08 Nov   145    Near to 15% above predicted monthly values
09 Nov   145    Near to 15% above predicted monthly values

COMMENT: ASWFC SWF HF Communications Warning 129 was issued on 
6 November and is current for 7-9 Nov. Maximum usable frequencies 
(MUFs) in the Australian region on UT day 06-Nov were near predicted 
monthly values. MUFs are expected to be near predicted monthly 
values to 15% enhanced over 07-09 Nov. Shortwave fadeouts are 
probable.

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5. SPACE ENVIRONMENT SUMMARY

GOES satellite data for 05 Nov
       Daily Proton Fluence >1 MeV:   6.5E+05
       Daily Proton Fluence >10 MeV:  1.4E+04
       Daily Electron Fluence >2 MeV: 1.80E+06   (normal fluence)
Electron Fluence Daily Deep Dielectric Discharge Probability: 1%
Fluence (flux accumulation over 24hrs)/ cm2-ster-day.
       X-ray background: C4.0

DSCOVR Satellite Solar Wind Day Averaged Data for 05 Nov
Speed: 442 km/sec  Density:    4.4 p/cc  Temp:   118000 K  Bz:  -1 nT

(Courtesy Space Weather Prediction Center, Boulder USA)
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Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre
Bureau of Meteorology
ASWFC at bom.gov.au
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