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  • Solar Watch — September 07, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-07 16:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Current solar activity is characterized by a moderate F10.7 flux and elevated geomagnetic conditions. No significant X-ray flares or radiation storms are currently impacting Earth.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 6 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    3.0
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic activity is expected to remain unsettled over the next 24 hours, with Kp levels likely oscillating between 3 and 4. No major flaring is anticipated, as the probability for M-class or X-class flares remains very low.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility for mid-latitudes remains unlikely.

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    Observers at high latitudes (above 60°N) may experience brief, localized aurora displays if the Kp index trends toward 4 overnight.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4524 as it traverses the disk for any signs of magnetic complexity evolution that could increase its potential for M-class flare production.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     143.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4521 N09W29 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4523 N10W19 Hax/A 0/0/0
    AR4527 N04E29 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4524 N12E12 Cao/B 1/0/0
    AR4528 S11E50 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4529 N13E49 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-09-07 14:13  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-09-07 11:08  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-09-06 18:24  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-09-06 12:12  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-09-06 11:55  SUMPX1 (SUMPX1)


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