Solar-Terrestrial Data

Current Space Weather Conditions

System Status

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23 JUL 202621:10UTC
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General Information

Last Updated
Last data update from HAMQSL
23 JUL 202621:10GMT
Solar Flux
Overall Solar Activity on 10.7cm. From 62.5 to 300, higher better
150
Sunspot Number
Derived from num of sunspots + groups. From 0 to 250, higher better
88
A-Index
Average Geomagnetic Activity
12
K-Index
Geomagnetic Field Disturbance. From 0 to 10, lower better
5
Aurora Latitude
Estimated equatorward auroral oval latitude (both hemispheres)
62.5 °
X-Ray
Intensity of X-Rays in Ionosphere. A, B, C, M, X Indicates Magnitude
C1.0
Geomagnetic Field
Overall activity of Earth's magnetic field. Based on K-Index
MIN STRM
Signal Noise
Noise Contributed by Solar Activity
S4-S6
MUF
Maximum Usable Frequency for your QTH & current sun angle. Uses foF2 if reported, otherwise estimated from SFI.
N/A
Solar Wind
Speed of Solar Wind in KM/s. Typically 0-1000, lower better
597.9
Proton Flux
GOES satellite >10 MeV proton flux (pfu). ≥10 pfu triggers NOAA S1 radiation storm alert. Can cause polar cap absorption (HF blackout).
9
Electron Flux
GOES satellite >2 MeV electron flux (particles/cm²/sec/sr). High values indicate solar storm activity affecting satellites and correlating with HF disruption.
1370
F2 Critical Frequency
Highest Frequency that reflects back from F2 Layer (foF2)
N/A

Recent Solar Flares (24h)

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HF Band Conditions

80m 40m
Day: Poor Night: Poor
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Popular bands for local and regional communication
30m 20m
Day: Poor Night: Poor
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Excellent for long-distance communication during daylight
17m 15m
Day: Fair Night: Fair
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Good for worldwide communication during daylight
12m 10m
Day: Fair Night: Poor
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Best during high solar activity, excellent for worldwide communication

Calculated VHF Conditions

vhf-aurora
northern_hemi
Band Closed
E-Skip
europe Seasonal E-layer enhancement (mainly summer). 1000–2000 km VHF paths.
Band Closed
E-Skip
north_america Seasonal E-layer enhancement (mainly summer). 1000–2000 km VHF paths.
Band Closed
E-Skip
europe_6m Seasonal E-layer enhancement (mainly summer). 1000–2000 km VHF paths.
Band Closed
E-Skip
europe_4m Seasonal E-layer enhancement (mainly summer). 1000–2000 km VHF paths.
Band Closed

3-Day Geomagnetic Forecast (Kp)

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27-Day Space Weather Outlook

NOAA SWPC Forecast · Next 27 days

Predicted Solar Cycle

NOAA Solar Cycle 25 · Monthly predictions

Solar Activity History

Solar Flux & Sunspot Number · Last 30 days

Geomagnetic Activity History

A-Index & K-Index · Last 30 days