5/8 from Connie Howell

It was another fairly calm day, with the only Solar feature that was a bit bothersome being Solar Wind Speed averaging 500 km/sec. NOAA and the UK’s MetOffice are expecting the next 3 days to improve, despite the possible incoming CME Sideswipe. Solar Wind Speed should begin dropping tomorrow, but Electron Saturation should rise for a few days, thanks to the CH HSS dropping electrons in our Magnetosphere as it passes over us.
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Solar Flares are staying calm while we wait for the incoming Sun Spot…
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Solar Flare Conditions
C Class Solar Flares
M Class Solar Flare Watch
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Geomagnetic Conditions
HP = 2.6 Average
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Solar Wind Conditions
Solar Wind Density <9.0/cm3 5/7 @ 7.00p CDT, Variable between 1.64-20.04/cm3 beginning 10.04p CDT, Variable between 0.34-11.57/cm3 beginning 5/8 @ 2.46a CDT, <5.0/cm3 beginning 10.09a CDT Solar Wind Speed ~420 km/sec 5/7 @ 7.00p CDT, Variable between 416-606 km/sec beginning 5/8 @ 1.28a CDT, ~545 km/sec beginning 10.14a CDT, Variable between 472-566 km/sec beginning 1.44p CDT and continuing to 7.00p CDT Post Solar Wind Speed >400 km/sec Warning
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Electron and Proton Saturation Conditions
Electron Saturation Normal – Moderate
Proton Saturation Normal
Electron Saturation >1K pfu Watch