Solar Watch — October 06, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-06 16:00 UTC
QUIET

Solar activity is currently characterized by moderate flare production from active region AR4549, though geomagnetic conditions remain quiet. The environment is unsettled but lacks the current input to drive significant auroral displays.

⚡ Flare activity — last 12 h
Peak: M @ 08:05 UTC (7h 55min ago) · M @ 05:57 UTC · M @ 06:28 UTC · M @ 07:56 UTC
HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 4 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
2.7
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ ALTTP2 · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain in the G0 (quiet) to unsettled range as no significant coronal mass ejections are currently Earth-directed.

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Flare activity will likely persist at moderate levels, with a 15% probability of additional M-class events originating from AR4549 over the next 24 hours.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes.

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Observers in high-latitude regions may see minor, sub-visual auroral activity, but conditions are currently unfavorable for significant displays.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the magnetic complexity of AR4549; any further increase in spot development could elevate the risk of sudden X-ray flux increases or potential Earth-directed energetic events.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 131.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4545 N18W06 Dao/B 0/0/0
AR4548 S12E25 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4549 N10E01 Dai/BGD 5/2/0
AR4547 N15W59 Bxi/B 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-10-06 06:15  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
2026-10-06 05:07  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-10-06 03:43  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-10-05 03:52  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-10-05 03:50  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h