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  • Solar Watch — October 27, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-27 17:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Current solar conditions are quiet, with indices showing minimal geomagnetic disturbance. Solar activity remains low as active regions currently show little potential for significant flare production.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 2 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    2.0
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Electron flux F3 reached · 3 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet for the next 24 hours, with Kp levels forecasted to fluctuate between 1 and 2.

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    No significant solar disruptions are anticipated, and the probability of M-class or X-class flares remains negligible.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora activity will be restricted to high polar latitudes and is not expected to be visible at mid-latitudes (40-60°N).

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    Observers should not expect any significant displays at this time.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor for any sudden development or magnetic complexity in active region AR4562 as it rotates further into view.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     100.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4561 S09W90 Dro/B 0/0/0
    AR4562 S16E35 Axx/A 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-10-27 11:38  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-10-23 19:55  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-10-23 19:27  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-10-22 00:03  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)


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