The brief surge in solar and geomagnetic activity seen over the weekend has ended.
After a couple of days of mild turbulence over the weekend, calm and tranquility have returned. Energy on the Sun remains low, and it didn't last long. The star produced two weak M1.2 and M1.0 flares, as well as a significant number—at least 30—of weak C-class flares. This was enough to temporarily raise the activity level to orange (peaking at approximately 6 out of 10), but no more. At this point, all available energy has been completely expended, and the flare graph (bottom) has begun to decline again.
In terms of geomagnetic storms, the coronal hole's impact generally matched forecasts. Medium-level G1–G2 storms occurred, peaking early Saturday. The graph has now returned to dominant green colors. Brief residual disturbances may still be observed today due to inertia, but the event is now over.
Overall, the Sun appears to have decided to give humanity a peaceful trip to the Moon. Activity has been suppressed for about a month. There's nothing of interest on either the Earth-facing side of the Sun or the far side currently being observed by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The forecast for the near future is favorable.
Laboratory of Solar Astronomy,SRI RAS
Contacts: send message
