Solar Watch — August 12, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-12 16:00 UTC
QUIET

Current solar conditions are quiet, characterized by low geomagnetic activity and a lack of significant flaring. Despite a high solar radio flux of 200 sfu, the planetary K-index remains at a stable Kp 2.0.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 4 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
2.0
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 20 possible · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain at quiet levels, with Kp indices hovering between 1 and 2 over the next 24 hours. No significant space weather impacts are anticipated for satellite operators or power grid infrastructure.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility for mid-latitudes is currently non-existent, as the geomagnetic field is not sufficiently disturbed to drive auroral activity outside of the standard high-latitude polar regions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor AR4508 as it rotates further into view; while currently quiet, its magnetic classification warrants observation for sudden changes in complexity.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 200.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4506 N12E13 Cri/B 0/0/0
AR4503 S17W40 Cri/BG 0/0/0
AR4508 N06E56 Hsx/A 1/0/0
AR4507 N04E30 Dao/B 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-08-11 20:55  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
2026-08-11 11:41  Proton flux UD summary (SUMSUD)
2026-08-11 10:47  Proton flux UD expected (WARSUD)
2026-08-08 21:08  Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
2026-08-08 20:35  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)


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