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Wednesday, December 25, 2024 01:48:47

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Space Weather Conditions
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Current Space Weather Conditions
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R1 (Minor) Radio Blackout Impacts
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HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation: Low-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals.
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R3 (Strong) Flare Erupts from the Sun

R3 (Strong) Flare Erupts from the Sun
R3 (Strong) Flare Erupts from the Sun
published: Thursday, November 07, 2024 14:53 UTC

An R3 (Strong) solar flare erupted from the Sun and peaked at X2.3 at 8:40am ET (1340 UTC). Additional flares at R1-R2 (Minor-Moderate) remain likely, with a continuing chance of R3 events through the week. Visit our webpage for the latest information and forecasts.