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Space Weather Conditions
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Current 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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R2 (Moderate) Radio Blackout Observed

R2 (Moderate) Radio Blackout Observed
published: Monday, January 05, 2026 11:51 UTC

An M7.1 flare (R2 -Moderate) occurred at 13:51 UTC on 31 Dec 2025 from Sunspot Region 4324.

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