Solar Watch — April 22, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-04-22 11:31 UTC
Solar activity remains low with quiet geomagnetic conditions expected
QUIET

Active Regions
4
X-Ray
A/B (quiet)

Current solar activity is quiet with stable geomagnetic conditions holding at Kp 0.7. Solar output remains within expected ranges for this phase of the cycle with no significant space weather disturbances currently detected.

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
121.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

The sun is exhibiting low-level activity across four active regions, with the F10.7 flux holding steady at 121 sfu. X-ray flux remains in the A/B range, indicating no significant flare activity, and the global geomagnetic field remains undisturbed. This quiet state provides ideal conditions for satellite operations and radio communications.

Key Metric

The F10.7 flux of 121 sfu indicates a moderate level of solar radio emissions, which provides a consistent baseline for atmospheric density and ionospheric conditions.

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain stable, with Kp levels hovering near 2.0 through the next 24 hours. There is a moderate probability of C-class flares, but major eruptive events are unlikely at this time.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Aurora activity is expected to be minimal, limited to high-latitude regions. Observers at mid-latitudes should not expect visible displays given the current low Kp values.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4422 N09W44 ?/B 0/0/0
AR4421 S10E55 ?/B 0/0/0
AR4420 N16E38 ?/BG 0/0/0
AR4419 N15W51 ?/BG 0/0/0
2026-04-22 05:03:09.480Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
2026-04-21 16:51:46.397Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-04-21 13:41:49.383Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
2026-04-21 05:45:40.253Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-04-21 05:44:46.137Space Weather Message Code: WARK05

Monitor the magnetic complexity of AR4420 and AR4419; while currently quiet, their Beta-Gamma classifications possess the potential for isolated flare development.