Solar Watch — August 14, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-14 04:00 UTC
QUIET

Solar activity remains quiet with geomagnetic conditions currently at unsettled levels. The sun is exhibiting moderate activity in terms of radio flux, but no significant flare events or coronal mass ejections are currently impacting Earth.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 7 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
2.7
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 in the unsettled range with Kp indices oscillating between 2.6 and 3.3. No major solar flare activity is anticipated, and the magnetosphere should remain stable throughout the next 24 hours.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora activity is currently restricted to high-latitude regions.

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Observers at mid-latitudes are unlikely to witness significant auroral displays, as current geomagnetic drivers remain too weak to push the auroral oval toward lower latitudes.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the evolution of AR4507 as it rotates further onto the solar disk, as its complex magnetic configuration (Dso/BG) presents the highest potential for sudden flare activity.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 165.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4507 N04E15 Dso/BG 0/0/0
AR4510 N12W14 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4506 N12W03 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4503 S17W53 Cao/B 0/0/0
AR4509 N11W61 Dao/B 0/0/0
AR4511 S09E67 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4508 N07E43 Hax/A 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