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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
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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Large Sunspot Regions Present on 5 Feb, 2024

Large Sunspot Groups Present on Feb 5th, 2024
Large Sunspot Regions Present on 5 Feb, 2024
published: Wednesday, February 07, 2024 21:57 UTC

Large and complex sunspot groups, Regions 3576 and 3575, present on the solar disk. Both regions are much larger in extent than Earth and have also been the source of recent M-class flares (R1; Minor). Continue to visit our SWPC webpage for the latest information, updates, and forecasts.