Strong M5.7 solar flare erupted from Region 2209 [1]

A strong solar flare measuring M5.7 at its peak time erupted from Region 2209 on November 16, 2014. The event started at 17:35, peaked at 17:48 and ended at 17:57 UTC.

Region 2209 ('beta-gamma-delta') is Old Region 2192, source of six X-class solar flares during late October. Its location is still not favorable for Earth directed Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs).

A 10cm Radio Burst lasting 1 minute (peak flux 300 sfu) was associated with the event. This can be indicative of significant radio noise in association with a solar flare. This noise is generally short-lived but can cause interference for sensitive receivers including radar, GPS, and satellite communications.