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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 04:51:02

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Space Weather Conditions
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24-Hour Observed Maximums
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Latest Observed
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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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Strong flare at 0733 ET on 1 February

GOES-19 Image of solar flare in NE (Upper Left) quadrant of Sun
Strong flare at 0733 ET on 1 February
published: Thursday, February 05, 2026 14:21 UTC

An X1.0 solar flare occurred from Region 4366.

DAP - temp Head Section