Monitor solar weather conditions including geomagnetic storms, solar flares, aurora forecasts, and solar wind data. Uses NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center real-time data.
Track space weather conditions in real-time! Monitor solar flares, geomagnetic storms, aurora forecasts, and solar wind data from NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
š Current Conditions - Real-time space weather status
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3-Day Forecast - Predict upcoming solar activity
š Aurora Forecast - Will you see the Northern Lights?
š Solar Wind - Track solar wind magnetic field
šØ Alerts - Active space weather warnings
š Summary - Quick comprehensive overview
Perfect for:
python3 solar-weather.py current
Output:
š Space Weather Conditions
2026-01-27 18:38:00 UTC
š» R0: none ā
Radio Blackouts (Solar Flares)
ā¢ļø S0: none ā
Solar Radiation Storm
š G0: none ā
Geomagnetic Storm
python3 solar-weather.py forecast
Shows today, tomorrow, and day after with probability percentages for solar events.
python3 solar-weather.py aurora
Output:
š Aurora Forecast
Current Conditions:
Geomagnetic: none
Solar Wind Bz: -2 nT
Tomorrow (2026-01-28):
Geomagnetic: minor
š® Aurora Outlook:
ā ļø MODERATE - Aurora possible at high latitudes
python3 solar-weather.py solarwind
Output:
š Solar Wind Magnetic Field
Time: 2026-01-27 18:36:00.000
Bt: 8 nT (Total Magnitude)
Bz: -2 nT (North/South Component)
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Slightly negative Bz
Note: Negative Bz (especially < -5 nT) is favorable for aurora activity!
python3 solar-weather.py alerts
Shows active space weather watches, warnings, and alerts from NOAA.
python3 solar-weather.py summary
Comprehensive overview of current conditions, solar wind, and tomorrow's forecast.
NOAA uses three scales to measure space weather severity:
Add --json to any command for structured data:
python3 solar-weather.py current --json
python3 solar-weather.py aurora --json
All data comes from NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC):
Best conditions for aurora:
When to watch:
aurora command dailyHF propagation:
current before contests/DXingalerts for radio blackout warningsHappy space weather watching! šā”š