Solar Watch — October 24, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-24 04:00 UTC
QUIET

The Sun is currently in a quiet state, with solar activity dominated by minor C-class flare production. Geomagnetic conditions are currently stable and expected to remain at low levels over the next 24 hours.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 2 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
2.0
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 4 reached · 4 more below
Next 24 h

The Kp-index is expected to see a slight, temporary uptick to 3.67 around 06:00 UTC before subsiding back to quiet levels of 1.0 by midday.

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No significant solar radiation storms or radio blackouts are anticipated, as X-ray flux remains at low B-class background levels.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes.

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Observers should not anticipate significant displays, as geomagnetic activity is insufficient to push the auroral oval south of high polar latitudes.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the development of AR4560 as it rotates toward the western limb, as its magnetic complexity (Eai/BG) warrants continued observation for potential C-class flare growth.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 107.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4557 N07W82 Dao/B 3/0/0
AR4560 N13W58 Eai/BG 3/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-10-23 19:55  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
2026-10-23 19:27  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-10-23 11:47  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-10-22 00:03  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-10-21 22:28  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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