☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-10 16:00 UTC
QUIET
Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with the planetary K-index at 1.3. Solar activity is characterized by a high F10.7 flux of 197 sfu, despite the absence of significant eruptive events.
Visible light · 3 active regions
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 geomagnetic conditions to remain unsettled to quiet, with Kp values likely oscillating between 2.0 and 2.67 over the next 24 hours.
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Solar flare probability remains moderate for C-class events, with low potential for significant X-class disruptions.
🌌 Aurora
Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes during this period.
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Observers in high-latitude regions may see standard, quiet-time auroral activity.
👁 Watch for
Monitor AR4506 for any signs of magnetic development, as its position and current complexity may evolve as it rotates toward the center of the disk.
▸ Detailed readings
Radio blackout
R0
(24 h max R0)
R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
S0
(24 h max S0)
S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
197.0
sfu
197.0
sfu
| Region | Location | Class | Flares C/M/X |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR4506 | N10E41 | Axx/A | 0/0/0 |
| AR4503 | S18W16 | Axx/A | 0/0/0 |
| AR4504 | S20E03 | 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)
Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h