Solar Watch — November 02, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-11-02 17:00 UTC
QUIET

Current solar conditions are geophysically quiet with minimal impact on Earth’s environment. Geomagnetic activity has subsided following recent disturbances, with no significant flare activity expected in the near term.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 3 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
1.7
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

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain at Kp 2 or lower for the next 24 hours. No significant solar radiation storms or radio blackouts are anticipated as solar activity maintains its current steady baseline.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora activity is currently restricted to high-latitude regions.

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There is no expectation of mid-latitude visibility for the next 24 hours given the current lack of geomagnetic energy.

👁 Watch for

Monitor AR4566 as it rotates closer to the western limb; any sudden increase in magnetic complexity in this region could signal a shift from quiet to active status.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 115.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4564 N04E17 Cro/B 0/0/0
AR4565 N13E35 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4566 S08E68 Cao/B 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-11-02 12:03  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-11-01 14:57  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-11-01 01:17  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-11-01 00:08  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
2026-10-31 19:14  Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)


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