Solar Watch — October 01, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-01 16:00 UTC
QUIET

Current solar activity is quiet with stable geomagnetic conditions prevailing. No significant space weather disturbances are present, and the F10.7 flux remains at a moderate level of 129 sfu.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 2 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
1.0
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Electron flux F3 reached · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet for the next 24 hours, with the Kp-index projected to stay below 2.5.

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No major solar eruptions are anticipated, maintaining stable conditions for satellite and ground-based radio operations.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora activity will be restricted to high polar latitudes.

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There is no expected visibility for mid-latitude observers at this time.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the evolution of active region AR4535 as it approaches the solar limb for any sudden changes in magnetic complexity.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 129.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4544 S09W43 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4535 N11W72 Dso/B 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-10-01 14:30  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-10-01 14:28  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
2026-09-30 03:39  ALTTP4 (ALTTP4)
2026-09-30 03:38  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
2026-09-27 00:40  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)


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