Skill: capt-marbles/solar-weather (version 1.0.0)

--- 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 ```bash 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 ```bash python3 solar-weather.py forecast ``` Shows today, tomorrow, and day after with probability percentages for solar events. ### Aurora Forecast ```bash 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 ```bash 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 ```bash python3 solar-weather.py alerts ``` Shows active space weather watches, warnings, and alerts from NOAA. ### Quick Summary ```bash 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: ```bash 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! 🌞⚡🌌


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