The direction of the interplanetary magnetic field is slightly South (-5.82nT).
A southern hemisphere coronal hole was detected in an earth-facing position on Saturday, 19 April 2025

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11:55 UTC - Coronal hole

A southern hemisphere coronal hole is facing Earth. Enhanced solar wind could arrive in ~3 days

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02:30 UTC - Geomagnetic activity

Active geomagnetic conditions (Kp4) Threshold Reached: 02:27 UTC

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00:15 UTC - Type II Radio Emission

Begin Time: 18/04/2025 23:45 UTC Estimated Velocity: 349km/sec.


00:09 UTC - Solar flare

Moderate M4.47 flare

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Friday, 18 April 2025
23:39 UTC - Radio Blackout

Minor R1 radio blackout in progress (≥M1 - current: M1.24)


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