Author: sitemill

  • Solar Watch — July 20, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-20 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains low with quiet geomagnetic conditions
    SOLAR: QUIET
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    3
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with a Kp-index of 0.7. Solar activity remains stable, with no significant disturbances expected in the next 24 hours.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    HMI Continuum · Visible Light

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    SUVI 304Å · Extreme Ultraviolet

    R0
    Radio Blackouts
    24h max: R0

    S0
    Solar Radiation
    24h max: S0

    G0
    Geomagnetic Storm
    24h max: G0

    Planetary Kp-Index
    0.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    129.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The solar environment is currently in a quiet state across all observational metrics. While 26 active regions are present on the disk, overall flare production remains low, with only minor C-class activity recorded in the last 12 hours. The F10.7 solar radio flux is at 129.0 sfu, indicating moderate levels of solar irradiance.

    Key Metric

    The current Kp-index of 0.7 confirms a stable magnetosphere, ensuring no disruptions to satellite or electrical grid operations.

    Geomagnetic activity is expected to stay at quiet levels, with the Kp-index forecast to remain below 2.0 throughout the next 24 hours. Radio propagation remains stable, and no significant space weather impacts are anticipated for satellite or ground-based operations.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora activity is currently restricted to high latitudes. Observers at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) should not expect any visible aurora displays given the current low geomagnetic levels.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4492 N15E73 Hax/A 0/0/0
    AR4489 S07W12 Cso/B 0/0/0
    AR4491 S11E21 Axx/A 0/0/0
    2026-07-19 20:14:34.243Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
    2026-07-19 12:04:04.020Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-18 15:26:56.300Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-17 18:22:33.660Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-15 08:53:19.650Space Weather Message Code: WARK04

    Monitor the evolution of active region AR4492 as it rotates onto the disk, as its complex magnetic configuration maintains a 40% probability of M-class flares.