Solar Watch — September 15, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-15 16:00 UTC
QUIET

Solar activity remains in a quiet-to-unsettled state, with a minor geomagnetic disturbance expected within the next several hours. No significant eruptive flares have been detected in the last 24 hours.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 3 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
2.3
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G1

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 4 reached · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to briefly peak at a Kp of 4.67 (G1 level) around 21:00 UTC today. Conditions should return to quiet-to-unsettled levels by early tomorrow morning.

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No significant solar radiation storms or radio blackouts are anticipated.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora activity will be limited primarily to high latitudes.

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Given the brief forecast peak of Kp 4.67, observers in Scandinavia, Canada, and extreme northern regions of the US may see some auroral activity, though it is unlikely to reach lower mid-latitudes.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the Kp index at 21:00 UTC to confirm the expected brief geomagnetic enhancement.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 109.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4527 N03W72 Hax/A 0/0/0
AR4528 S11W57 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4531 S08W09 Bxo/B 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-09-14 18:02  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
2026-09-14 16:54  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-09-14 15:47  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
2026-09-14 11:03  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-09-09 21:01  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)


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