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Friday, April 03, 2026 18:09:12

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Space Weather Conditions
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24-Hour Observed Maximums
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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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G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watch

SDO/AIA 193 image and Event, Expectation, and Effects explanations
G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watch
published: Friday, April 03, 2026 17:59 UTC

A G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for 03-04 Apr, 2026, due to combined influence from on-going CH HSS and a CME that left the Sun on 01 Apr. Stay tuned to our website for updates.

 

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