Solar Watch — July 24, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-07-24 04:00 UTC
UNSETTLED

Geomagnetic conditions are currently unsettled following a G1-level disturbance, but are trending toward quiet levels. The solar environment remains moderately active with multiple sunspot regions present, though X-ray output remains subdued.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 5 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
4.0
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G1

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 5 (G1) expected · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic activity is expected to continue its decline, likely dropping below Kp 4 within the next 6 to 9 hours.

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While C-class flares are highly probable due to the number of active regions, the current configuration does not suggest an immediate increase in storm intensity.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is largely restricted to high latitudes as the current disturbance wanes.

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Mid-latitude observers are unlikely to see significant activity, though high-latitude regions may still experience minor auroral displays during the transition to quiet conditions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor AR4493, as its complexity maintains a 50% probability for M-class flare production in the coming 24 hours.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 122.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4493 N06W32 Eki/BGD 6/0/0
AR4494 S04E40 Cao/BD 1/0/0
AR4492 N16E20 Hhx/A 0/0/0
AR4489 S07W67 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4495 S02E28 Axx/A 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-07-23 23:47  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
2026-07-23 20:15  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-07-23 16:40  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)
2026-07-23 15:59  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
2026-07-23 14:35  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)


Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h