While most eyes have been on the cluster of sunspots stretching across the SW quadrant, AR 3654 in the SE expanded in both size and magnetic complexity. So far this morning it has produced a pair of M3 solar flares. Full update via SolarHam.com

A quick but photogenic solar flare measuring M3.4 was just observed around AR 3638 in the southwest quadrant. SolarHam.com

Sunspots Aplenty. Five new active regions numbered today. Solar activity during past 24h was at moderate levels with most of the activity centered around AR 3637-3638-3645-3647. Full update via SolarHam.com

Strong (G3) geomagnetic storm conditions observed thanks to the enhanced solar wind environment containing a strong sector of southward Bz. SolarHam.com

The Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) has been predominantly pointing south the past several hours. A minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch is currently in effect until 15:00 UTC (Apr 19).

A large prominence located off the southeast limb is currently showing some signs of movement. Although not a guarantee, it should be monitored for a potential liftoff. Image by GOES-16 SUVI.

An update regarding the large sunspot complex and a solar flux index of 227. Full update via SolarHam.com

A plethora of sunspots, increasing chance for a noteworthy solar flare and a solar flux index of 217. Full update via SolarHam.com

The Bz component of the IMF carried past Earth via the solar wind has drifted to a south pointing position. Minor (G1) storming will be possible in the hours ahead. Aurora sky watchers at higher latitudes should be alert during the next 12-24 hours. SolarHam.com

Solar activity remains at moderate levels with a number of M-Flares detected on Monday. The largest of these was an M4.0 solar flare within the past half hour around AR 3639 in the NE quadrant. SolarHam.com

An impulsive M2.4 solar flare was detected this morning at 05:02 UTC (Apr 13). The source was old region 3615, now turning into view off the SE limb. The region appears to have decayed heavily while on the farside of the Sun. SolarHam.com

Here is an updated composite look at the visible solar disk courtesy of SDO. Solar activity increased somewhat with a number of minor C-Flares detected. Old AR 3615 is also about to return into view from off the southeast limb. Full update via SolarHam.com

A quiet Earth facing side of the Sun on Tuesday and the solar flux index takes a tumble. Full update via SolarHam.com

The Earth facing side of the Sun is looking rather unremarkable, especially with AR 3615 turning behind the west limb. Full update via SolarHam.com

A near X-Flare with an initial peak of M9.4 is currently in progress around AR 3615 off the southwest limb. SolarHam.com

X1.1 solar flare / AR 3615. A noteworthy CME does not look to be associated. SolarHam.com

An X-Flare is currently in progress around AR 3615. More to follow. SolarHam.com

AR 3615 woke up this morning with a rapid M7.1 solar flare peaking at 06:29 UTC (Mar 28). So far it does not appear that a CME will be associated with this event.

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AR 3615 continues to produce frequent C-Flares and occasional low level M-Flares. The chance for a noteworthy solar flare above the M5.0 level remains as the region continues to move closer towards the southwest limb. SolarHam.com