Laboratories of Solar Astronomy

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The Laboratory of Solar Astronomy at the Institute of Cosmic Research (IKI RAS) is an organization that monitors and forecasts solar activity, including solar flares, sunspot groups, and geomagnetic storms. It provides regular updates on solar events such as X-class flares and active regions like spot group 4478, which was described in multiple mentions as the largest observed in 2026. The lab issues warnings about impacts on radio communications and geomagnetic conditions, particularly during July 2026, and its forecasts are cited by media outlets including TASS, RT, Interfax, and Vesti.

Events

• Polar auroras reach peak intensity over Russia
• Three clouds of solar plasma are heading toward Earth
• Scientists have recorded the strongest solar flare since late summer
• Earth hit by strong G3 magnetic storm
• An M1.2 solar flare was recorded in the X-ray range within the 4549…
• Two strong M-class solar flares have ejected two large plasma clouds…
• A weak G1-level magnetic storm is expected on Earth on Thursday due…
• Solar activity drops nearly threefold
• Polar auroras may be seen in Moscow
• Earth hit by first autumn magnetic storm

Recent coverage

• On the weekend Earth may feel geomagnetic disturbances after a solar flare — Вести
• In Moscow, the last warm weekends of the year with temperatures up to 13 degrees are expected. Already by the middle of next week there will be... — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Peak of the Orionid meteor shower will fall on the night of October 22. A star shower can be observed from 23:00, including in the mountains... — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Solar Astronomy Laboratory reports strongest magnetic storm in three months — Интерфакс
• On Earth magnetic storm reached G3 level — Вести
• Auroras of maximum intensity are observed in the sky over Russia against the background of the started magnetic storm. — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Magnetic storm caused polar auroras of maximum brightness over Russia — Вести
• Strong magnetic storm and high-intensity auroras. Visible in Leningrad Oblast — Фонтанка
• Auroras of maximum intensity are observed over Russia — Вести
• Scientists report on the approach of three clouds of solar plasma to Earth - SPb RU Newspaper - Saint Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
• Three plasma clouds are flying toward Earth. When to expect magnetic storms — Фонтанка
• The strongest flare since late summer occurred on the Sun — Вести
• Scientists recorded the strongest solar flare since late summer — Ведомости
• IKI RAN: Recorded the strongest M6.7 class solar flare since late summer on the Sun — Вечерняя Москва
• Meteorology-dependent St. Petersburg residents warned of magnetic storm on Friday - SPB Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
• The strongest solar flare since late summer has been recorded — Москва 24
• IKI RAN: Magnetic storms will begin in the morning of October 9 and will cause auroras — Вечерняя Москва
• Preparing. Earth promised magnetic storm — Фонтанка
• Two large plasma clouds are moving toward Earth — Фонтанка
• Expert Turlinov assessed the probability of aurora over Moscow after solar flares — Москва 24