Daily Sun: 24 Jun 13 Sunspot number: 118 Sunspots AR1775, AR1776 and AR1778 pose a threat for M-class solar flares. Credit: SDO/HMI |
More flares could be in the offing. In addition to AR1778, sunspots AR1775 and AR1776 have 'beta-gamma' magnetic fields that harbor energy for significant eruptions. NOAA forecasters estimate a 40% chance of M-flares and a 5% chance of X-flares on June 24th. www.spaceweather.com