An impulsive solar flare measuring M4.3 at its peak time erupted from the southeast limb of the Sun on October 16, 2014. The event started at 12:58, peaked at 13:03 and ended at 13:05 UTC.
A 10cm Radio Burst (TenFlare) lasting 1 minute (180 sfu) was associated with the event. The source is the same region that erupted with impressive M2.2 solar flare on October 14th. Elevated solar activity is expected as the region rotates onto the Earth side of the Sun.
At 07:37 UTC, a C7.7 flare occurred from the same location. A Type IV radio sweep was reported at 07:22 UTC and some material could be seen in SDO/AIA 304 imagery surging south of the flare location. A C6.4 flare followed at 09:23 UTC from the same area, likely the vicinity of Old Regions 2172 (S12, L=241) and 2173 (S14, L=250).
NOAA SWPC forecasters estimate 20% chance for M-class, and 01% chance for X-class solar flares over the next three days (October 16 - 18).
Generally nominal s...
