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  • Solar Watch — August 11, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-11 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with the planetary K-index at 1.0. While solar activity remains low, the F10.7 solar radio flux is elevated at 201 sfu, indicating high solar output without significant explosive events.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 3 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


    ⚠ Kp 20 possible · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Expect geomagnetic conditions to remain unsettled to quiet over the next 24 hours, with Kp levels expected to hover between 2.0 and 2.7.

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    No significant space weather disturbances are anticipated, and the probability of solar radiation storms remains near zero.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora activity is expected to be limited to high latitudes.

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    Observers at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) are unlikely to see any displays under current conditions.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the magnetic evolution of AR4506 as it rotates toward the center of the solar disk, as its potential for flare development is the primary factor to watch over the coming days.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     201.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4504 S19W14 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4503 S18W27 Bxi/B 0/0/0
    AR4506 N10E27 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-08-09 13:38  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-08-08 21:08  Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
    2026-08-08 20:35  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)
    2026-08-08 20:30  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
    2026-08-08 20:29  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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