July 2011 News

A reasonably active finish to month end, only 1260 showing signs of fading. The DSN value is still approaching SC24 highs. My new NH winter forecast HERE.

All 3 regions increasing in size and darkness today. The DSN value is now approaching SC24 highs. My new NH winter forecast HERE.

Another uptick in area day. The DSN value strong but a fair way short of March 8th 2011 at 11574. The north is continuing to dominate.

A bit lift in growth today with another new region joining. Yesterdays growing area on the telescope fading to nothing. F10.7 values are not available as yet.

Yesterdays minor activity has grown. 2 regions counting with another region just missing out. Later viewings of the small region on the Wolf handheld replica telescope suggesting more growth to come.

The expected minor activity has surfaced to spoil our little party. The spoiler is quite dark once again showing no lack of magnetic strength. I expect many more spotless days over the next 2 decades.

Day 2 spotless with the new areas rotating onto the face at this stage proving to be very weak. F10.7 flux falling below 90 again. A slow end to month should provide a weakening trend to the overall picture.

Another spotless day locked in for 2011, with perhaps many more to come. The run might not last with some activity on the cards tomorrow showing on Stereo Behind.

Solar activity fading significantly with 2 groups counting. There is a reasonable chance of tomorrow being spotless. Stereo Behind showing only minor future activity at this stage.

Overall activity taking a hit today, 1251/54 dropping off dramatically with 1259 growing slightly. The DSN values telling the story this year. F10.7 flux falling under 100.

Minor growth experienced today, with the same 3 groups counting. 1254 continues to grow but falling back on the darkness scale. The solar wind above average levels experienced recently.

1254 growing but overall another decline with 3 groups counting. Some recovery on the darkness scale. Stereo B showing minor activity in the north approaching. The south remaining weak.

A drop in area today with 4 groups counting. 1056 once again fails the 24 hr rule and is not counted(in total). Darkness taking a dive.

Some growth today with 5 groups counted. NOAA/SIDC will be more

At 84% darkness the Sun is showing us the magnetic output is climbing towards cycle max...not dropping as others might proclaim.

Bumping along the bottom is the only description of the current solar status. Stereo B not providing much incentive, the Landscheidt Minimum is beginning to stake its claim?

A moderate rise in overall area today with some new specks not making the grade. July is almost at the halfway point with nothing major to report in the way of activity. The weakness continues.

A small rise in total area today but an overall reduction in darkness leading to the DSN falling. 1247 fading away but the remaining regions should last longer.

Solar output continues to be weak. 1247 dropping off quickly with 1249 failing the 24 hour rule and is not counted today or yesterday. 

The expected rise occurring but somewhat more subdued than expected, F10.7 still low.

Two regions counting today with another missing out, a small rise in total area. Some new activity expected soon. A new updated PDO report HERE.

Two regions counting today but activity still very low. Some new activity expected soon. A new updated PDO report HERE.

Plenty of specks to count today but only one (just) making the grade. The LSC count today will be very different to those who insist on counting specks. A new updated PDO report HERE.

Solar activity taking another dive today, Stereo Behind is suggesting we might have some larger activity in around a week. Some confusing signs on what form of ENSO will develop for the coming NH winter. A new PDO report HERE.

Only one region counting today as 1244 fails to pass the threshold. Meanwhile the SE corner of Australia is being hammered by a large low pressure and a cold Antarctic jet stream. Plus a new PDO report HERE.

An unusual day today. Overall a fair drop in activity. Region 1243 growing again but the darkness ratio dropping to an extreme low of 48%. 1244 reducing by more than 50% in size. Solar stagnation? A new PDO report HERE.

A small revival today but nothing special.  1244 growing with 1243 holding its own. F10.7 levels are still sub 90, it might be well over a week before we see anything happening looking at Stereo B.

Overall activity on the decline today but 2 regions making the grade. 1243 dropping now with 1244 subject to the 24 hr rule. Recent spots on the whole are not long lived. F10.7 flux falling below 90 once again. 

Region 1243 growing today but everything else is on the slide. The June figures are in with the LSC at 23.9, SIDC 37 and NOAA at 55.5(prov). SC24 continuing to show little strength along with the SIDC continuing to overcount compared with NOAA.

3 groups today but an overall drop in activity today (only 2 groups passing). Region 1242 dropping off quickly but demonstrating high magnetic strength again as we approach cycle max.