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Update: R1 and R2 radio blackouts
Regions 2172 and 2173 produced R1 (Minor) and R2 (Moderate) solar flare radio blackouts yesterday at 02/1744 UTC (1344 EDT) and 02/1901 UTC (1501 EDT) respectively. Analysis of SOHO/LASCO coronograph imagery confirms that the associated CME is not Earth-directed and no geomagnetic impacts are expected as a result of this event.
Stay tuned here for updates.