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Solar Weather Monitor

by @capt-marbles

Monitor solar weather conditions including geomagnetic storms, solar flares, aurora forecasts, and solar wind data. Uses NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center real-time data.

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📖 About This Skill

name: solar-weather description: Monitor solar weather conditions including geomagnetic storms, solar flares, aurora forecasts, and solar wind data. Uses NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center real-time data. version: 1.0.0 author: captmarbles

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: 1. Geomagnetic Storm (G1 or higher) ✅ 2. Negative Bz (< -5 nT) ✅ 3. Clear, dark skies 🌙 4. 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! 🌞⚡🌌

    💡 Examples

    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.