Solar Watch — September 06, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-06 16:00 UTC
QUIET

Solar activity remains at quiet, stable levels with no significant geomagnetic disturbances currently affecting Earth. The F10.7 flux remains at a steady moderate level of 146 sfu, indicating consistent solar background emission.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 7 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 20 possible · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Expect calm conditions to persist through the next 24 hours, with a minor uptick in Kp index to 3.33 anticipated by early September 7th.

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This slight increase will likely remain below storm thresholds, resulting in no significant space weather impacts.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility remains limited to the highest latitudes.

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Observers at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) should not expect any auroral activity under current conditions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the evolution of AR4528 and AR4529 as they rotate further onto the disk, as their development could increase the probability of M-class flare activity.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 146.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4527 N04E46 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4524 N13E26 Cao/BG 1/0/0
AR4523 N09W06 Hax/A 0/0/0
AR4528 S10E64 Hsx/A 1/0/0
AR4529 N13E63 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4526 S02E42 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4521 N08W15 Hsx/A 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-09-06 12:12  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
2026-09-06 11:55  SUMPX1 (SUMPX1)
2026-09-05 23:58  WARPX1 (WARPX1)
2026-09-05 23:41  SUMPC0 (SUMPC0)
2026-09-05 23:39  WARPC0 (WARPC0)


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