Current solar conditions are unsettled with a Kp-index hovering around 3.3. While geomagnetic activity is currently stable, six active regions remain on the solar disk, keeping the potential for moderate flares elevated.
⚠ Kp 5 (G1) expected · 4 more below
Expect the geomagnetic field to fluctuate between quiet and unsettled levels through the next 24 hours, with Kp values peaking near 3.67.
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Flare risk remains notable, with a 75% probability of M-class activity, though no major earth-directed eruptions are currently in progress.
Aurora activity is expected to remain limited to high latitudes.
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Observers at mid-latitudes are unlikely to see significant displays, as current conditions do not support widespread equatorward displacement of the auroral oval.
Monitor the M-class flare probability closely, as any sudden X-ray flux increase could indicate a developing active region that may impact satellite communications or shortwave radio bands.
▸ Detailed readings
R0
(24 h max R0)
S0
(24 h max S0)
129.0
sfu
| Region | Location | Class | Flares C/M/X |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR4500 | N18W16 | Hsx/A | 0/0/0 |
| AR4501 | S06W55 | Dso/B | 0/0/0 |
| AR4498 | N14W18 | Dsi/B | 0/0/0 |
| AR4496 | N04W79 | Hsx/A | 0/0/0 |
| AR4502 | S05W12 | Dai/B | 0/0/0 |
| AR4499 | N04W52 | Cso/B | 0/0/0 |
Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h