Solar Watch — May 07, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-07 04:00 UTC
Solar activity remains stable with quiet geomagnetic conditions
SOLAR: MODERATE
GEO: QUIET

Active Regions
6
X-Ray
A/B (quiet)

Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet, with the planetary K-index hovering well below storm thresholds. Solar activity is marked by moderate F10.7 flux levels, reflecting a steady, functional solar cycle state.

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: G0

Planetary Kp-Index
0.7
0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

F10.7 Solar Flux
155.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

The Earth’s magnetic field remains undisturbed with a Kp-index of 0.7. Solar X-ray flux is minimal, consistent with background A and B-class levels, and solar radio flux (F10.7) stands at a robust 155 sfu. Six active regions are currently monitored, though none show complex magnetic configurations capable of immediate, significant disruption.

Key Metric

The current F10.7 flux of 155 sfu indicates a high level of background solar activity, which suggests a sustained and active solar cycle regardless of the lack of geomagnetic storms.

Expect geomagnetic conditions to remain quiet, with the Kp-index likely to fluctuate between 2 and 3 through the next 24 hours. There is a moderate probability of isolated C-class flares, which would have negligible impact on terrestrial systems.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Aurora visibility for mid-latitudes (40-60°N) is unlikely given the current lack of geomagnetic disturbance. Observers should not anticipate significant auroral activity during this period.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4433 S16E30 Dso/B 0/0/0
AR4435 N23E38 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4431 S16W15 Cao/B 1/0/0
AR4429 S05W47 Bxi/B 1/0/0
AR4425 N05W88 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4432 N13W01 Cri/B 0/0/0
2026-05-05 02:49:25.467Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
2026-05-04 23:55:23.583Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
2026-05-04 23:39:44.003Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-05-04 23:39:43.977Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
2026-05-04 23:39:43.937Space Weather Message Code: WARK06

Monitor active region AR4433 as it rotates further into view, as its developing magnetic complexity remains the most likely source for potential M-class flare activity.