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Thursday, October 03, 2024 23:29:48

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Space Weather Conditions
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24-Hour Observed Maximums
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R1-R2 --
R3-R5 --
S1 or greater --
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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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Another R3 (Strong) Flare Erupts from Region 3842 on 03 October 2024

Another R3 (Strong) Flare Erupts from Region 3842 on 03 October 2024
Another R3 (Strong) Flare Erupts from Region 3842 on 03 October 2024
published: Thursday, October 03, 2024 13:10 UTC

Active Region 3842 produces another (R3 - Strong) solar flare, an X9.0 at 1218 UTC on October 3rd, 2024.