Author: sitemill

  • Solar Watch — July 14, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-14 04:00 UTC
    Solar Conditions Remain Quiet with Stable Geomagnetic Activity
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

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

    The sun is currently in a quiet state with no significant geomagnetic storms or radio blackouts. Activity remains characterized by background-level solar cycles with moderate radio flux.

    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
    2.0
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    147.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index is stable at 2.0, indicating a quiet geomagnetic environment. Solar radio flux (F10.7) sits at 147.0 sfu, reflecting sustained moderate activity from the 28 identified active regions on the solar disk. X-ray flux remains at low levels, with only a single minor C-class flare reported in the last 24 hours.

    Key Metric

    The F10.7 index of 147.0 sfu indicates a healthy, moderate level of solar activity that maintains consistent ionospheric conditions for radio communications.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain unsettled to quiet over the next 24 hours, with the K-index briefly peaking toward 4.0 before subsiding. No significant space weather impacts are anticipated for satellite operations or power grids during this period.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora activity is expected to remain confined to high latitudes. Observers at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) are unlikely to see significant displays given the current and forecasted K-index levels.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4489 S07E65 Hsx/A 1/0/0
    AR4482 S09W43 Cko/B 0/0/0
    AR4487 N09W42 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    2026-07-14 00:08:27.203Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
    2026-07-13 23:50:18.933Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-07-13 10:27:53.953Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-12 21:01:57.203Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
    2026-07-12 15:03:18.830Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05

    Monitor AR4489 as it rotates toward the limb; despite current low activity, its configuration warrants observation for sudden increases in flare potential.