Solar Watch — July 01, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

Solar Flare Activity — Last 12 Hours
Peak: X-class @ 20:50 UTC (7h 10min ago)
  M @ 20:42 UTC  ·  M @ 21:13 UTC

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-01 04:00 UTC
Elevated Geomagnetic Activity Following Recent X-Class Solar Flare
SOLAR: ACTIVE
GEO: UNSETTLED

Active Regions
5
X-Ray
A/B (quiet)

Geomagnetic conditions are currently active following a recent X-class solar flare. A G1-level geomagnetic storm is in progress as we observe the planetary response to solar wind enhancements.

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
4.7
0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

F10.7 Solar Flux
116.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

The Kp-index is hovering at 4.7, indicating active conditions with a G1 geomagnetic storm peak. AR4479 remains the primary point of interest, having recently produced an X-class flare, while solar flux is at a moderate 116.0 sfu. Satellite and radio operators should note that the solar environment is currently volatile.

Key Metric

The current Kp-index of 4.7 is the primary indicator of ongoing geomagnetic unrest resulting from the recent solar eruptive events.

Geomagnetic activity is expected to trend downward over the next 24 hours, returning to quiet or unsettled levels by midday. Flare production remains likely, with a 55% probability of additional M-class activity from current active regions.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

At a Kp of 4.7, auroral activity may be visible at high latitudes, primarily across Canada and northern Scandinavia. Mid-latitude observers are unlikely to see significant displays, but those at high northern latitudes should monitor the skies for brief auroral enhancement.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4480 S18W30 Cso/B 1/0/0
AR4479 N16W24 Eki/BGD 1/0/1
AR4478 S05W06 Fki/BGD 2/0/0
AR4477 S14W31 Bxo/B 2/0/0
AR4475 S09W63 Dai/B 5/2/0
2026-07-01 02:59:26.100Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
2026-06-30 21:09:02.510Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
2026-06-30 21:07:33.340Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
2026-06-30 21:06:36.107Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
2026-06-30 21:04:38.827Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01

Monitor AR4479 for any secondary eruptive signatures, as its complex magnetic configuration retains the potential for further M-class or X-class flares.