Solar Watch — July 16, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-16 04:00 UTC
Quiet geomagnetic conditions persist with moderate solar flux levels
SOLAR: QUIET
GEO: QUIET

Active Regions
0
X-Ray
A/B (quiet)

Geomagnetic activity remains at quiet levels with a Kp-index of 2.3. The solar environment is currently stable, with no significant space weather impacts expected in the near term.

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
138.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

The sun is exhibiting moderate activity with 6 active regions currently visible across the disk. The F10.7 solar radio flux is at 138.0 sfu, indicating a consistent, baseline level of solar output. X-ray flux remains at low levels, with no significant flaring activity detected in the last 12 hours.

Key Metric

The F10.7 solar radio flux at 138.0 sfu indicates a healthy, moderate solar cycle progression without current explosive potential.

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet to unsettled, with the Kp-index likely to fluctuate between 1.0 and 2.3. No significant solar events are anticipated over the next 24 hours.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N). Observers at high latitudes may see minimal activity, but quiet conditions currently offer little opportunity for display.

2026-07-15 08:53:19.650Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-07-15 05:58:03.170Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
2026-07-15 05:54:15.747Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-07-15 01:44:29.693Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-07-14 00:08:27.203Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04

Monitor the 6 currently active solar regions for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity that could lead to M-class flaring.