Solar Watch — July 09, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-09 16:00 UTC
Solar activity remains stable with moderate flux and unsettled conditions
SOLAR: UNSETTLED
GEO: QUIET

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

Solar activity is currently characterized by moderate radio flux levels and minor geomagnetic fluctuations. While the disk remains generally stable, the magnetic complexity of AR4482 warrants brief monitoring for potential impulsive flares.

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
2.3
0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

F10.7 Solar Flux
142.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

The Sun is currently exhibiting moderate activity with an F10.7 flux of 142.0 sfu and a quiet X-ray background. The current planetary K-index of 2.3 reflects stable geomagnetic conditions, although the recent trend shows slight, short-lived volatility. Five active regions are currently visible on the solar disk, with AR4482 showing the most significant magnetic complexity.

Key Metric

The F10.7 flux of 142.0 sfu indicates a sustained moderate level of solar output, which maintains the current ionospheric environment for radio propagation.

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to reach unsettled levels, with the Kp index potentially rising to 3.67 by late tonight. Solar flare activity will likely remain in the C-class range, though a 35% probability for M-class events exists primarily tied to AR4482.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes under the current forecast. Observers at very high latitudes may experience minor, short-lived auroral displays should the Kp-index reach the predicted peak of 3.67, but no significant storming is anticipated.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4487 N09E13 Cro/B 0/0/0
AR4486 S18W71 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4482 S09E15 Eko/BG 0/1/0
AR4485 S10W41 Dai/BG 1/0/0
AR4481 N14W20 Axx/A 0/0/0
2026-07-09 11:20:12.013Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
2026-07-09 11:19:28.583Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-07-08 05:29:41.360Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-07-07 23:18:39.870Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
2026-07-07 14:56:18.523Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4

Monitor the magnetic evolution of AR4482 for any growth in its delta-class configuration, which remains the most likely source for potential M-class flare activity.