Solar activity is increasing. Since the last message, NOAA 14420 was the site of multiple flares, including an M1.2 at 04:50 UT today. However, the largest flare of the last 24 hours was produced by NOAA 14419, which was an M4.3 at 08:40 UT today, though this region is now situated at the northwestern limb. NOAA 14420 continues to be productive as it further transits the disk, and retains its beta-gamma configuration. Additionally, a large bright region beyond the northeastern limb appears to be approaching with signs of significant flux. Sunspot activity from NOAA 14420 appears to have settled slightly though there are still signs of dynamic motion in the region. NOAA 14420 will continue as the target region, further C-class activity is anticipated with the chance for additional isolated M-class events.
The position of NOAA 14420 on 23-April-2026 at 11:30 UT is:
N16E31, (-473", 330")
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