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Space Weather Conditions
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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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M5.1 Flare from New Active Region

M5.1 Flare from New Active Region
published: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 14:44 UTC

An M5.1 flare occurred at 27/0150 UTC. This event appears to originated from a new active region just NW of AR 4323. Stay tuned for the 1230 UTC forecast for more information concerning this region and event.

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