Author: sitemill

  • Solar Watch — May 24, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-24 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains low with quiet geomagnetic conditions.
    SOLAR: QUIET
    GEO: QUIET

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

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with the Kp-index holding at 1.0. 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
    1.0
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    99.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index remains at a low level of 1.0, reflecting stable geomagnetic conditions. With the F10.7 solar flux at 99 sfu and X-ray flux currently in the background A/B range, the solar environment is tranquil. Despite the presence of several active regions on the disk, solar flare output has been minimal.

    Key Metric

    The M-class flare probability of 55% is the primary indicator to watch, as it suggests the potential for increased activity despite current quiet conditions.

    Conditions are expected to remain quiet for the next 24 hours, with the Kp-index forecast to fluctuate between 1 and 2. No significant geomagnetic storms are anticipated, and radio propagation should remain at nominal levels.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is restricted to high-latitude polar regions. Mid-latitude observers should not expect auroral activity under current stable conditions.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4444 S19E38 Dso/B 0/0/0
    AR4439 N06W29 Hrx/A 0/0/0
    AR4441 N09W71 Ehi/B 0/0/0
    AR4443 S16W18 Dso/B 0/0/0
    AR4446 S13E75 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4445 N07E48 Hrx/A 0/0/0
    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
    2026-05-21 05:09:08.390Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-05-20 10:06:55.493Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3

    Monitor the development of AR4444 and AR4446 as they rotate across the solar disk, as these regions represent the highest potential for flare activity.