Solar Weather Monitor 🌞

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.

Features

🌞 Current Conditions - Real-time space weather status
📅 3-Day Forecast - Predict upcoming solar activity
🌌 Aurora Forecast - Will you see the Northern Lights?
🌊 Solar Wind - Track solar wind magnetic field
🚨 Alerts - Active space weather warnings
📊 Summary - Quick comprehensive overview

Perfect for:

📻 Ham radio operators
🌌 Aurora chasers & photographers
🛰️ Satellite operators
⚡ Power grid operators
🌍 Space weather enthusiasts

Usage

Current Space Weather

python3 solar-weather.py current

Output:

🌞 Space Weather Conditions
   2026-01-27 18:38:00 UTC
📻 R0: none ✅
Radio Blackouts (Solar Flares)
☢️  S0: none ✅
Solar Radiation Storm

🌍 G0: none ✅
Geomagnetic Storm

3-Day Forecast

python3 solar-weather.py forecast

Shows today, tomorrow, and day after with probability percentages for solar events.

Aurora Forecast

python3 solar-weather.py aurora

Output:

🌌 Aurora Forecast
Current Conditions:
Geomagnetic: none
Solar Wind Bz: -2 nT
Tomorrow (2026-01-28):
Geomagnetic: minor

🔮 Aurora Outlook:
⚠️  MODERATE - Aurora possible at high latitudes

Solar Wind Data

python3 solar-weather.py solarwind

Output:

🌊 Solar Wind Magnetic Field
   Time: 2026-01-27 18:36:00.000
   Bt: 8 nT (Total Magnitude)
   Bz: -2 nT (North/South Component)
✅ Slightly negative Bz

Note: Negative Bz (especially < -5 nT) is favorable for aurora activity!

Active Alerts

python3 solar-weather.py alerts

Shows active space weather watches, warnings, and alerts from NOAA.

Quick Summary

python3 solar-weather.py summary

Comprehensive overview of current conditions, solar wind, and tomorrow's forecast.

Understanding Space Weather Scales

NOAA uses three scales to measure space weather severity:

R Scale - Radio Blackouts (Solar Flares)

R0: No impact
R1-R2: Minor/Moderate - HF radio degradation
R3-R5: Strong/Severe/Extreme - HF radio blackout

S Scale - Solar Radiation Storms

S0: No impact
S1-S2: Minor/Moderate - Satellite anomalies possible
S3-S5: Strong/Severe/Extreme - Satellite damage, astronaut radiation

G Scale - Geomagnetic Storms (Aurora!)

G0: No storm
G1-G2: Minor/Moderate - Aurora at high latitudes
G3-G5: Strong/Severe/Extreme - Aurora visible at mid-latitudes!

Example Prompts for Clawdbot

"What are current space weather conditions?"
"Is there an aurora forecast for tonight?"
"Show me the solar wind data"
"Any geomagnetic storm warnings?"
"Give me a space weather summary"
"Will I see aurora in [location]?"

JSON Output

Add

--json

to any command for structured data:

python3 solar-weather.py current --json
python3 solar-weather.py aurora --json

Data Source

All data comes from NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC):

Official US government space weather monitoring
Real-time updates
Free public API
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/

Tips for Aurora Watchers 🌌

Best conditions for aurora:

Geomagnetic Storm (G1 or higher) ✅
Negative Bz (< -5 nT) ✅
Clear, dark skies 🌙
High latitude (or mid-latitude during major storms)

When to watch:

Check
```
aurora
```
command daily
Watch for G-scale warnings
Monitor solar wind Bz component
Peak activity often 1-2 hours after sunset

Ham Radio Operators 📻

HF propagation:

R-scale events disrupt HF radio
Solar flares cause sudden ionospheric disturbances
Check
```
current
```
before contests/DXing
Monitor
```
alerts
```
for radio blackout warnings

Future Ideas

Location-based aurora visibility
Push notifications for major events
Historical storm data
Solar flare predictions
Satellite pass warnings during storms

Happy space weather watching! 🌞⚡🌌

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