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Solar Weather Monitor ๐ŸŒž

name: solar-weather

by capt-marbles ยท published 2026-03-22

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// Install command
$ claw add gh:capt-marbles/capt-marbles-solar-weather
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// Full documentation

---

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 ๐ŸŒž

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

๐ŸŒž **Current Conditions** - Real-time space weather status

๐Ÿ“… **3-Day Forecast** - Predict upcoming solar activity

๐ŸŒŒ **Aurora Forecast** - Will you see the Northern Lights?

๐ŸŒŠ **Solar Wind** - Track solar wind magnetic field

๐Ÿšจ **Alerts** - Active space weather warnings

๐Ÿ“Š **Summary** - Quick comprehensive overview

Perfect for:

  • ๐Ÿ“ป Ham radio operators
  • ๐ŸŒŒ Aurora chasers & photographers
  • ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Satellite operators
  • โšก Power grid operators
  • ๐ŸŒ Space weather enthusiasts
  • Usage

    Current Space Weather

    python3 solar-weather.py current

    **Output:**

    ๐ŸŒž Space Weather Conditions
       2026-01-27 18:38:00 UTC
    
       ๐Ÿ“ป R0: none โœ…
          Radio Blackouts (Solar Flares)
    
       โ˜ข๏ธ  S0: none โœ…
          Solar Radiation Storm
    
       ๐ŸŒ G0: none โœ…
          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:**

    ๐ŸŒŒ Aurora Forecast
    
    Current Conditions:
       Geomagnetic: none
       Solar Wind Bz: -2 nT
    
    Tomorrow (2026-01-28):
       Geomagnetic: minor
    
    ๐Ÿ”ฎ Aurora Outlook:
       โš ๏ธ  MODERATE - Aurora possible at high latitudes

    Solar Wind Data

    python3 solar-weather.py solarwind

    **Output:**

    ๐ŸŒŠ Solar Wind Magnetic Field
       Time: 2026-01-27 18:36:00.000
       Bt: 8 nT (Total Magnitude)
       Bz: -2 nT (North/South Component)
    
       โœ… 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 ๐ŸŒŒ

    **Best conditions for aurora:**

    1. **Geomagnetic Storm** (G1 or higher) โœ…

    2. **Negative Bz** (< -5 nT) โœ…

    3. **Clear, dark skies** ๐ŸŒ™

    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 ๐Ÿ“ป

    **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! ๐ŸŒžโšก๐ŸŒŒ

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