Solar Weather Monitor

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

Security Scan

The skill's declared purpose (pulling NOAA SWPC space‑weather data) matches its instructions and requirements, but a bundled Python script exists and should be reviewed before trusting it.

Purpose & Capability

Name/description, SKILL.md usage examples, and the expected data source (NOAA SWPC) are consistent. No unusual credentials or unrelated services are requested.

Instruction Scope

Runtime instructions are narrowly scoped to running the included Python script (e.g., python3 solar-weather.py current/forecast/aurora/etc.) and to fetching NOAA SWPC data. They do not ask the agent to read arbitrary local files or external services beyond NOAA. However, the SKILL.md implicitly requires a Python runtime (python3) even though 'required binaries' lists none — a small documentation mismatch.

Install Mechanism

No install spec is provided and the skill is effectively instruction + a single Python file. That is low risk compared with remote installers. There are no downloads or archive extracts declared.

Credentials

The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials, which fits a public-data NOAA client. That said, the bundled script could still read env vars at runtime; the SKILL.md does not document any such use.

Persistence & Privilege

No special persistence flags are set (always: not set). Model invocation flags are default, which is normal for an on-demand utility.

Assessment

This skill appears coherent for fetching NOAA SWPC data, but it includes a Python script that was not shown here. Before installing or running it, (1) open and review solar-weather.py to confirm it only fetches data from official NOAA endpoints and doesn't exfiltrate other files or secrets; (2) ensure your environment has python3 and any required Python libraries (requests, etc.); (3) run it in a limited/sandboxed environment first if you are unsure; and (4) look for any unexpected network endpoints or use of environment variables/credentials in the script. If you want higher assurance, paste the script here for a focused review.

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! 🌞⚡🌌