☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-26 17:00 UTC
QUIET
The sun is currently in a quiet state with negligible geomagnetic activity. Solar flux remains at a moderate level of 109 sfu, with no significant earth-directed threats observed.
Visible light · 2 active regions
Extreme UV · 304 Å
Kp Index
2.0
5 or above = storm
Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0
X-Ray
A/B
quiet
⚠ Electron flux F3 reached · 4 more below
Next 24 h
Conditions are expected to remain quiet over the next 24 hours. Geomagnetic activity may see a slight, minor uptick to Kp 2.67 by early tomorrow, but this will not reach storm levels.
🌌 Aurora
Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes.
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Observers at high polar latitudes may see faint, intermittent activity, but there is no potential for display at 40-60 degrees north or south.
👁 Watch for
Watch for the emergence of new active regions as AR4561 rotates out of view, as potential for new flux growth is always present on the solar disk.
▸ Detailed readings
Radio blackout
R0
(24 h max R0)
R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
S0
(24 h max S0)
S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
109.0
sfu
109.0
sfu
| Region | Location | Class | Flares C/M/X |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR4562 | S17E50 | Axx/A | 0/0/0 |
| AR4561 | S09W77 | Dro/B | 4/0/0 |
NOAA messages
2026-10-26 05:17 Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-10-23 19:55 Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
2026-10-23 19:27 Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
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