April 2020

Propagation April 2020

Solar activity was generally very low during March.  No earth directed CME’s were observed during the reporting period.   The solar Flux reached moderate levels each day of the period.

Geomagnetic activity reached active levels on 19 March with unsettled levels 16. 18 to 22 March in response to Coronal High Speed Streams (CHSS) influence.

Quiet conditions were observed from 17 March

Propagation Forecast until 18 April

Lyrrid Meteor Showers are due from 13-29 April, peaking at 21-22 April and are said to be the top 5 for meteor shower propagation on the 2-6 meter bans https://bit.ly3bsiLJy

Solar activity is expected to continue at very low levels.  The Solar flux is expected to reach moderate levels throughout the period in response to recurrent CH HSS influence

Geomagnetic activity is expected to reach active levels on 27 March and 15 April, with unsettled conditions anticipated for 27-29 March and 15-18 April, due to CH HSS effects.  Quiet conditions are expected for the remainder of the outlook period   https://biy.ly2wLPiHY