Friday, April 04, 2026 23:51:56 UTC

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Space Weather Conditions

24-Hour Observed Maximums

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Latest Observed

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Current Space Weather Conditions

on NOAA Scales

R1 (Minor) Radio Blackout Impacts

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.

More about the NOAA Space Weather Scales

X2.5 flare (R3-Strong) observed from near NW solar limb.

published: Friday, April 24, 2026 14:09 UTC UTC

X2.5 flare (R3-Strong) observed at 24/0813 UTC from near NW solar limb. Appears to originate just NW of active Region 4419. Monitor our webpage for updates.