Solar Watch — April 26, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

Solar Flare Activity — Last 12 Hours
Peak: M-class @ 00:23 UTC (3h 37min ago)
  M @ 00:21 UTC

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-04-26 04:00 UTC
Active solar regions producing minor geomagnetic fluctuations
SOLAR: UNSETTLED
GEO: QUIET

Active Regions
8
X-Ray
A/B (quiet)

Solar activity remains elevated due to two flare-capable active regions. Geomagnetic conditions are currently unsettled following a minor disturbance, with levels expected to subside over the next 24 hours.

HMI Continuum Intensity

HMI Continuum · Visible Light

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

SUVI 304Å · Extreme Ultraviolet

R0
Radio Blackouts
24h max: R0

S0
Solar Radiation
24h max: S0

G0
Geomagnetic Storm
24h max: G1

Planetary Kp-Index
2.7
0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

F10.7 Solar Flux
111.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

The sun is currently in an unsettled state with a F10.7 flux of 111 sfu, reflecting moderate solar activity. Active regions AR4425 and AR4423 have demonstrated M-class flare potential, as evidenced by recent activity in the last 12 hours. The planetary K-index is currently at 2.7, following a period of minor geomagnetic unrest.

Key Metric

The M-class flare probability of 55% is the primary metric to watch, as it indicates a persistent risk for minor, transient radio interference on the sunlit side of Earth.

Geomagnetic activity is expected to taper off, moving from unsettled levels back toward quiet conditions by midday. While the potential for M-class flares persists at 55%, major impacts on terrestrial infrastructure are not currently anticipated.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Aurora visibility for mid-latitudes is unlikely given the current trend toward Kp 2. Observers at high latitudes may see minor activity, but lower latitudes should expect quiet skies.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4427 S30E67 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4421 S11E12 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4423 S05E18 Dai/BGD 3/1/0
AR4420 N16W01 Fki/BGD 2/0/0
AR4425 N05E66 Eac/BG 5/1/0
AR4424 N16E33 Dsi/B 0/0/0
AR4426 N12W37 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4422 N08W85 Hrx/A 0/0/0
2026-04-25 01:37:16.980Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-04-24 23:50:43.280Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
2026-04-24 18:35:25.930Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
2026-04-24 18:12:55.427Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
2026-04-24 10:42:00.107Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4

Monitor the evolution of AR4425 as it rotates further across the disk for any signs of magnetic complexity that could increase the likelihood of X-class activity.