Solar Watch — July 24, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-07-24 16:00 UTC
QUIET

Solar activity is currently stable following recent minor disturbances. A brief period of unsettled geomagnetic conditions is anticipated late today as the planet moves through lingering solar wind structures.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 6 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
1.3
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G1

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic activity is expected to rise to Kp 4 late this evening, 2026-07-24, remaining in the unsettled range. Following this brief spike, conditions are forecast to return to quieter levels by early tomorrow morning.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes.

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Observers in high-latitude regions may see minor, transient activity during the peak Kp 4 window, but significant displays are unlikely at this time.

👁 Watch for

Watch for any sudden increases in X-ray flux from AR4494, which currently shows the most complex magnetic configuration and carries a 50% probability of producing M-class flares.

▸ 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
AR4489 S07W81 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4492 N15E06 Hhx/A 0/0/0
AR4494 S04E27 Cao/BD 2/0/0
AR4496 N05E59 Cso/B 0/0/0
AR4495 S03E14 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4493 N05W46 Eki/BG 1/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-07-24 08:56  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
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)


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