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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 14:11:54

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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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G2 (Moderate) Geomagnetic Storm Conditions Observed

G2 (Moderate) Geomagnetic Storm Conditions Observed
published: Friday, March 20, 2026 23:58 UTC

G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm conditions were observed at 20:59 UTC on 20 March. G2 warnings will continue into the next UTC day with G3 (Strong) levels likely overnight. 

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