Solar activity is high. Region NOAA 12435 has produced two M-class flares today. Although the region appears to be alpha class, the entire region may not yet be visible. At this point, it appears further M-class activity is likely. Region NOAA 12435, alpha? region. Position S17 E62 (X=-814,Y=-323) as of October 17, 2015 at 20:30 UT. JV