Author: sitemill

  • Solar Watch — May 25, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-25 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains low with high-probability M-class flare potential
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    6
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Current solar conditions are quiet, with global geomagnetic indices remaining stable at low levels. Despite the lack of significant geomagnetic activity, there is a heightened probability of moderate solar flares due to the magnetic complexity of active regions.

    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
    2.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    100.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index sits at 2.7, indicating a quiet magnetosphere. Solar activity is currently characterized by a steady F10.7 flux of 100 sfu and background X-ray emission at the A/B level. With 32 active regions currently identified, there is a persistent, if moderate, potential for localized energetic events.

    Key Metric

    A 70% probability of M-class flares suggests that while the current state is quiet, the potential for sudden radio propagation disturbances remains a notable risk for short-wave communication.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet for the next 24 hours, with Kp values projected to stay below 2.0. The solar environment will likely see continued C-class flare activity, with a 70% chance of an M-class flare as AR4446 and AR4447 evolve.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N). Observers should anticipate little to no auroral activity, as the current solar wind conditions are insufficient to drive widespread displays.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4444 S21E29 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4447 S17E23 Dao/B 1/0/0
    AR4446 S13E59 Dko/B 3/0/0
    AR4441 N08W85 Eao/B 0/0/0
    AR4445 N07E37 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4443 S16W31 Dso/B 0/0/0
    2026-05-24 12:11:28.557Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-05-24 05:00:10.340Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-05-23 20:00:45.513Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-05-23 06:31:56.850Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-05-22 05:07:16.083Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3

    Monitor the magnetic evolution of Active Region 4446 as it moves toward the central solar meridian, as its current classification suggests potential for further growth.