Solar Watch — August 06, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-06 04:00 UTC
QUIET

Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet following a period of elevated activity, with the Kp-index holding steady at 1.3. Solar flux levels remain high at 157 sfu, indicating robust overall solar cycle activity despite a lack of major flaring events.

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: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
Next 24 h

The forecast calls for continued quiet conditions, with the Kp-index expected to remain at or below 1.3 throughout the next 24 hours.

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No significant space weather disturbances are anticipated, and the solar disk is likely to maintain current levels of background output.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is restricted to high-latitude regions near the poles.

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Mid-latitude observers should not expect any auroral activity during this window.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the magnetic complexity of AR4502 and AR4503, as these regions represent the primary potential for unexpected M-class flare activity.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 157.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4499 N04W81 Cro/B 0/0/0
AR4503 S18E54 Cro/B 0/0/0
AR4500 N19W39 Cro/B 0/0/0
AR4498 N15W43 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4501 S07W82 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4502 S07W39 Dso/B 1/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-08-04 08:10  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-08-03 02:53  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
2026-08-02 18:01  Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
2026-08-02 17:48  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)
2026-08-02 17:12  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)


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