𝑮7𝑰𝙕𝑼 𝑹𝙍𝑫Space Weather
Geomagnetic conditions have calmed and are now at G1 levels.
Solar wind speed is is just under 700km/s with the Bz between 0 and -5nT.
Radio Propagation
3D fly-through showing 10m and 6m propagation between South and North America, recorded just now.
The orange clouds (which are drawn a bit too bright!) denote zones of signal refraction for TEP (Trans-Equatorial-Propagation).
Space Weather
Despite a very strong AE (auroral electrojet) and a solar wind speed of 711km/s, the IMF is now in positive territory, meaning very little or no aurora for the time being 😠
A strong G3 geomagnetic storm is in progress. Aurora may be visible at lower mid-latitudes.
Aurora is being reported by amateur radio operators down to ~52°N over Europe.
Space Weather
[UPDATE]
Earth is now in the influence of the very fast solar wind from a coronal hole. The solar wind speed is exceeding 800km/s.
The IMF Bz has swung south to ~ -10nT, causing G2 geomagnetic storm conditions. Aurora is being reported at high latitudes.
Space Weather
An M3.5 flare peaked at 18h15 UT 02 April. A minor R1 radio blackout affected the Atlantic and Americas.
A G2 geomagnetic storm is in progress, although auroral activity has now calmed down with a Kp of 1-2 being observed in the last few minutes.
The solar wind speed has nearly doubled in 24 hours and just now peaked briefly to 702km/s. We should now be feeling the effects of the fast solar wind coming from the coronal hole, that passed the meridian a couple of days ago. Bz is still negative.
Space Weather Ops Dashboard:
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Space Weather
Aurora reported by amateur radio operators down to ~50°N over Europe.
A G1-G2 geomagnetic storm is in progress.
Radio propagation on HF has taken a hit at the higher latitudes thanks to the storm.
Space Weather
Radio propagation visualised in 3D! Two examples of auroral propagation on the 2m band caught on my Ionospheric Path Monitor just now.
Space Weather
Mid-latitude aurora reported down to ~52°N by amateur radio operators.
A G1 geomagnetic storm is in progress.
