Solar Watch — August 27, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-27 04:00 UTC
QUIET

Current conditions are quiet, though geomagnetic activity is expected to trend into the unsettled range due to solar wind influence. Solar activity remains moderate with a sustained focus on active region AR4513.

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 30 possible · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to transition to unsettled levels, reaching Kp 3.33 in the coming hours. Flare probability remains weighted toward C-class events, with a 30% chance for further M-class activity from the disk.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) given the current forecast; activity will likely remain restricted to high-latitude regions under Kp 3 conditions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor AR4513 for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity or rapid flare production which could indicate a shift toward more significant energetic output.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 104.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4519 N28E53 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4518 N07E43 Cri/B 2/0/0
AR4513 N04W17 Dac/BG 1/2/0
AR4516 N15W81 Dao/B 0/0/0
AR4515 S07W04 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4517 N09W31 Dai/BG 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-08-26 16:36  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
2026-08-26 08:13  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-08-26 06:58  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
2026-08-26 06:45  SUM10R (SUM10R)
2026-08-25 10:27  X-ray flare M5 summary (SUMXM5)


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