Solar Watch — August 08, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

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

Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with a Kp-index of 0.7. While solar activity remains elevated, no significant flaring or geomagnetic disturbances have been observed.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 5 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
0.7
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic activity is expected to remain in the quiet range for the next 24 hours, with Kp indices hovering between 1 and 3.

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Minor C-class flares are likely due to the high number of active regions, but no significant space weather impacts are anticipated.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes.

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The current solar wind parameters do not support southward interplanetary magnetic field components necessary to drive auroral displays outside of high-latitude regions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor AR4504 for potential magnetic evolution, as its beta-gamma classification represents the most complex region currently on the visible disk.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 187.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4498 N14W70 Hax/A 0/0/0
AR4500 N19W68 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4503 S17E27 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4502 S07W66 Cao/B 0/0/0
AR4504 S20E45 Bxi/BG 0/0/0
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