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

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-06 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet following a period of elevated activity, with the Kp-index holding steady at 1.3. Solar flux levels remain high at 157 sfu, indicating robust overall solar cycle activity despite a lack of major flaring events.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 6 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    1.3
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    The forecast calls for continued quiet conditions, with the Kp-index expected to remain at or below 1.3 throughout the next 24 hours.

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    No significant space weather disturbances are anticipated, and the solar disk is likely to maintain current levels of background output.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is restricted to high-latitude regions near the poles.

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    Mid-latitude observers should not expect any auroral activity during this window.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the magnetic complexity of AR4502 and AR4503, as these regions represent the primary potential for unexpected M-class flare activity.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     157.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4499 N04W81 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4503 S18E54 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4500 N19W39 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4498 N15W43 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4501 S07W82 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4502 S07W39 Dso/B 1/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-08-04 08:10  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-08-03 02:53  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
    2026-08-02 18:01  Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
    2026-08-02 17:48  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)
    2026-08-02 17:12  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)


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