Impulsive M1.2 solar flare erupted from Region 1686 [1]

The Watchers-3/5/13, Adonai

An impulsive M-class solar flare measuring M1.2 erupted from Region 1686 on March 5, 2013. The event started at 07:47, peaked at 07:54 and ended at 07:59 UTC. A Type II Radio Emission was associated. Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the Sun and typically indicate a Coronal Mass Ejection is associated with a flare event. Region 1686 has Beta magnetic configuration.

Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
Serial Number: 838
Issue Time: 2013 Mar 05 0825 UTC

ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
Begin Time: 2013 Mar 05 0756 UTC
Estimated Velocity: 1010 km/s
Description: Type II emissions occur in association with eruptions on the sun and typically indicate a coronal mass ejection is associated with a flare event

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