X-class Flare Activity Observed - 18 January 2026
Region 4341 produced an X1.9/3b flare (R3-Strong) at 18/1809 UTC.
NOAA Scales mini
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Space Weather Conditions
24-Hour Observed Maximums
| R1-R2 | -- |
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| R3-R5 | -- |
| S1 or greater | -- |
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| R1-R2 | -- |
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| R3-R5 | -- |
| S1 or greater | -- |
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| R1-R2 | -- |
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| R3-R5 | -- |
| S1 or greater | -- |
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Current Space Weather Conditions
HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation: Low-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals.
published: Sunday, January 18, 2026 18:29 UTC