Dark Coronal Holes & Bright Active Regions | Space Weather Spotlight 30 January 2025

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A massive set of coronal holes will be sending us some fast solar wind over the next few days. These dark, ominous, features are about to become regular visitors as we continue our descent into the declining phase of the solar cycle. Even though this phase is just beginning, we could see some pretty strong storming from this wind through the first few days of February. High-latitude aurora photographers might get an extended show, with a chance for mid-latitudes to catch a glimpse as well. Meanwhile, solar flare activity could tick up this week as a cluster of active regions rotates into Earth view. Ham radio operators—get ready for increasing noise on the dayside bands, likely persisting into next week. Risks for radio blackouts will also be on the rise, especially as we move into next week. Learn the details of the coming fast solar wind, watch some gorgeous eye-candy launch off the Sun, and find out what else is in store.
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