Movie of today's M-flare from 1739


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Solar Activity Summary from NOAA-

Solar activity was moderate. Region 1739 (N12E44) was by far the most
active spot group with an impulsive M1/Sf flare (R1 - Minor) at 05/1756
UTC and frequent C-class flares, including three C8 flares. Gradual spot
and penumbral decay was noted in Region 1739, now classified as a
Dac/beta-gamma, as the delta configuration within its intermediate spots
appeared to dissipate. Region 1734 (S18W09) produced an isolated C-class
flare. It showed minor changes during the period and retained a
beta-gamma magnetic structure, though it appeared to simplify somewhat.
Region 1731 (N09W71) showed no significant change as it approached the
west limb. There was no Earth-directed CME activity during the period.
[link to www.swpc.noaa.gov]

AR1734 "Simplified Somewhat"-
:5/6-1734:

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary
SRS Number 126 Issued at 0030Z on 06 May 2013
Report compiled from data received at SWO on 05 May
I. Regions with Sunspots. Locations Valid at 05/2400Z
Nmbr Location Lo Area Z LL NN Mag Type
1731 N09W71 189 0140 Eai 13 08 Beta-Gamma
1732 S17W35 153 0090 Dso 06 04 Beta
1734 S18W09 127 0380 Eki 12 19 Beta-Gamma
1738 N15E34 084 0030 Cao 03 03 Beta
1739 N12E44 074 0140 Dac 10 08 Beta-Gamma
1740 S21E50 068 0020 Hrx 01 01 Alpha

The bright region coming over the SE limb is mostly a plage w/a tiny freckle or two. If any spots remain it should be numbered 1741. I noticed an energetic flare eruption on the far side (east) seen on the STEREO Behind EUVI. This region should come around in about 3 days.

STEREO B EUVI Movie:

[link to stereo.gsfc.nasa.gov]

That's all from me for now.....Goodnight, Shenue & Suntards everywhere.