Space Weather Prediction Center

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Yet another R2 flare from NOAA Region 12371

Yet another R2 flare from NOAA Region 12371
published: Friday, January 30, 2026 22:16 UTC UTC

NOAA region 12371 produced another long duration X-ray flare overnight.  This flare peaked at level R2 on the NOAA Space Weather Scales for X-ray events.  SWPC forecasters are currently analyzing all available data to determine if the Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from this X-ray event will impact the Earth.  Stay tuned!