M 5.1 Solar Flare + CME May 17, 2012

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M5.1 FLARE FROM ACTIVE REGION 11476 !
As forecasted AR11476 has unleashed a strong long duration M5.1 Solar Flare just prior to its rotation off the north western limb this morning at 01:47 UTC. A powerful Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) followed shortly after. This CME is not earthdirected.