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🛸 Space Weather Update 🛸

📊 Current Conditions:

🌬️ Solar Wind Speed: 423.7 km/sec
🔹 Solar Wind Density: 6.60 protons/cm3
☀️ X-ray 6hr max: C8

1435 UT
Aug08
📈 X-ray 24hr: M2
0353 UT
Aug08
🌍 Planetary K-index: 4.67
Sunspot Number: 150


🔭 Data from spaceweather.com
🌞 Daily Sun Image - Showing visible sunspots and their numbers. Current sunspot number: 150
🌞 Daily Solar Activity Update - August 10, 2025 🌞
Hey space enthusiasts! Here's the latest from the Sun:

Sunspot Number: 137 – The Sun is spotted and active!
Recent Solar Flares: M1-class flare yesterday at 1640 UT, and a C8 peak today at 1211 UT.

Flare Forecast: 55% chance of M-class flares, 10% for X-class in the next 24-48 hours. Keep an eye out for fireworks! 🔥

Geomagnetic Conditions: Recent CME sparked a storm (Kp max 6.00), now subsiding to unsettled (current Kp=4.33). Minor storms possible.

Solar Wind Speed: 542 km/s – Breezy out there in space!

Aurora Forecast: Auroras spotted as far south as Minnesota and Utah recently. High latitudes could see more tonight, with severe storm chances at 70% for 0-24 hours. 📸

Other Notes: Solar wind from a coronal hole might arrive today, potentially stirring things up. Proton density low at 1.12/cm³.

Perfect night for stargazing? Check your local aurora alerts! 🚀
🌞 Daily Sun Image - Showing visible sunspots and their numbers. Current sunspot number: 137
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🌞 Daily Solar Activity Update - August 11, 2025 🌞

Hey space enthusiasts! Here's the latest solar buzz straight from the cosmos:

Sunspot Number: 155 – The Sun's got 11 active groups, mostly in the north!

Recent Flares: C9-class at 0843 UT today; M2-class yesterday at 1507 UT.

Flare Forecast: 55% chance for M-class, 10% for X-class over the next day or two. 💥

Geomagnetic Status: Quiet now (Kp=3.00), but high-latitude storm odds are high – up to 50% severe in the next 24 hours! Mid-latitudes: 20% minor chance.

Aurora Outlook: Check those auroral ovals if you're up north – potential for lights, especially with incoming solar wind. 🌌

Solar Wind: Cruising at 508 km/s from a southern coronal hole, low density at 2.21 protons/cm³.

Cosmic Rays: Dipping to -5.9% of average as solar activity climbs.

Highlights: Perseids are heating up – expect 10x more meteors tonight, peaking Aug 12-13! Plus, catch Venus & Jupiter as a dawn "double star" this week. ☄️

Earth's in a coronal hole stream – more geomagnetic fun possible. Stay cosmic!
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🌞 Daily Solar Activity Update - August 13, 2025 🌞

Hey space enthusiasts! The Perseids are in full swing—perfect for meteor hunting after midnight. Here's today's solar snapshot:

Sunspot Number: 152 – Watch sunspot 4172 with its unstable field, ready for M-class flares!

Recent Flares: C1-class in the last 6 hours; C8 over 24 hours.

Flare Odds: 55% for M-class, 10% for X-class in the next 24-48 hours. 🔥

Geomagnetic Status: Quiet at Kp 3.00, but high latitudes face 45% severe storm risk soon—mid-latitudes 10% minor.

Aurora Outlook: High-latitude auroras could dazzle if storms hit; check the oval for your spot! 🌌

Solar Wind: Steady at 506 km/s, low density of 2.58 protons/cm³ from a southern coronal hole.

Cosmic Rays: Down to -6.0% of average, dipping further as solar max approaches.

Sky Highlights: Perseids peaking with 49 meteors reported yesterday—expect fireballs from Perseus! T CrB nova holding at mag 9.5, eruption watch continues. ☄️ Plus, spiraling rocket exhaust spotted from a recent Vulcan Centaur launch—cosmic fireworks!

Solar wind stream keeping things breezy—more aurora chances ahead? Stay tuned!
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🌞 Daily Solar Activity Update - August 15, 2025 🌞

Hey space enthusiasts! The Sun's chilling out a bit today, but the cosmos still has some sparkle—let's unpack the latest vibes:

Sunspot Number: 170 – All groups stable and quiet, no big drama expected.

Recent Flares: C6-class peaked at 1037 UT today; same over the last 24 hours.

Flare Odds: 35% for M-class, 5% for X-class in the next day—slipping to 30%/5% after that. 💥

Geomagnetic Status: Super calm at Kp 2.00, with a 24-hour max of 2.67.

Aurora Outlook: High latitudes eyeing 45% severe storm risk soon—mid-latitudes just 10% minor. Time to chase those lights if you're north! 🌌

Solar Wind: Gentle at 411 km/s, super low density of 1.11 protons/cm³.
Cosmic Rays: Very low at -6.0% below average, holding steady.

Sky Highlights: Fireball frenzy yesterday with 53 spotted (19 Perseids still lingering post-peak). T CrB nova at mag 9.6—eruption could pop around Nov 10 or June 25 next year! Late-summer noctilucent clouds glowed in Finland on Aug 11—ethereal silver waves. ☄️

Quiet Sun means clearer skies for stargazing. What's your favorite cosmic event lately?
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🌞 Daily Solar Activity Update - August 16, 2025 🌞

Hey space enthusiasts! The Sun's in a mellow mood today, but a cosmic breeze is on the way—perfect setup for weekend skywatching. Here's the fresh solar scoop:

Sunspot Number: 168 – All regions stable and quiet, keeping flares on the low side.

Recent Flares: C1-class at 1103 UT today; C7-class yesterday at 2122 UT.

Flare Odds: 30% for M-class, 5% for X-class over the next day—holding steady into tomorrow. 💥

Geomagnetic Status: Ultra-quiet at Kp 2.00, but storm watch: High latitudes have 20% severe risk soon, mid-latitudes just 1%.

Aurora Outlook: Eyes on Aug 18—a co-rotating interaction region (CIR) could spark high-latitude lights if conditions align! 🌌

Solar Wind: Slowing to 364 km/s with density at 4.66 protons/cm³; coronal hole stream incoming Aug 19.

Cosmic Rays: Staying very low at -6.0% below average.

Sky Highlights: Fireball tally from Aug 14 hit 53 (mostly sporadics, plus lingering Perseids). T CrB nova at mag 9.7—eruption forecast for Nov 10 or mid-next June! Noctilucent clouds lit up Finland last week.

Fun fact: New research hints geomagnetic vibes might tweak blood pressure seasonally—space weather meets health? 🔬

Quiet now, but gearing up for action. What's your go-to aurora app?
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🌞 Daily Solar Activity Update - August 17, 2025 🌞

Hey space enthusiasts! The Sun's in a serene phase today, but an incoming cosmic twist could liven things up tomorrow—perfect for planning your aurora chase!

Sunspot Number: 123 – Regions holding steady but quiet overall.

Recent Flares: C1-class peaked at 0741 UT today; C3-class over the last 24 hours.

Flare Odds: 20% for M-class, 1% for X-class in the next day. 💥

Geomagnetic Status: Whisper-quiet at Kp 1.67, with a 24-hour max of 2.00.

Aurora Outlook: Watch Aug 18—a co-rotating interaction region (CIR) may spark G1-class storms and dazzling high-latitude lights! 🌌

Cosmic Rays: Dipping very low at -6.0% below average, unchanged recently.

Sky Highlights: Noctilucent clouds continue their northern glow, captured in Finland on Aug 11. T CrB nova steady at mag 9.7—eruption eyed for Nov 10 or mid-next June! Plus, cosmic ray levels hint at solar max influences on our atmosphere.

Calm now, but the space weather wheel turns. What's your prediction for tomorrow's storms?

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🌞 Daily Solar Activity Update - August 18, 2025 🌞

Hey space enthusiasts! The Sun's going minimalist today with a nearly blank disk, but a cosmic interaction region's inbound—could mean aurora magic tonight!

Sunspot Number: 53 – Just four tiny groups, keeping things super subdued.

Recent Flares: B8-class at 1035 UT today; C3-class yesterday at 1958 UT.

Flare Odds: 15% for M-class, 1% for X-class over the next 24-48 hours. 💥

Geomagnetic Status: Quiet at Kp 2.33, but CIR arrival late today might trigger G1 storms.

Aurora Outlook: High chances for northern lights at high latitudes (up to 50% severe storms soon)—mid-latitudes could see minor action too! 🌌

Solar Wind: Cruising at 345 km/s with density at 11.20 protons/cm³; more wind from a coronal hole hits tomorrow.

Cosmic Rays: Very low at -5.6% below average, edging up slightly (+0.4% in 48 hours).

Sky Highlights: Fireballs galore yesterday with 25 reported (mostly sporadics, a few Perseids lingering). Catch Titan's shadow crossing Saturn early Aug 19—visible in backyard scopes! T CrB nova at mag 9.6, eruption possibly Nov 10 or next June. Noctilucent clouds added shimmer in Finland last week.

Low-key Sun, but space is stirring. Ready for that Titan show?
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