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  • Solar Watch — October 08, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-08 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    The sun remains in a period of relative calm with current geomagnetic conditions at quiet levels. Solar activity is characterized by low-level C-class flaring, posing no significant impact to Earth systems.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 5 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    1.0
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Electron flux F3 reached · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic stability is expected to persist over the next 24 hours, with the K-index remaining at 1.0.

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    While flare activity may continue at a low level, the current configuration of active regions lacks the magnetic complexity to produce major eruptive events.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora activity is currently restricted to high-latitude polar regions.

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    Mid-latitude observers should not expect any visible activity under these quiet conditions.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4549 for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity or impulsive flare growth that could deviate from the current quiet trend.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     118.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4550 S15W22 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4548 S12E13 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4547 N15W73 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4545 N18W19 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4549 N10W13 Dai/BGD 7/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-10-07 05:04  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-10-06 16:33  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
    2026-10-06 06:15  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
    2026-10-06 03:43  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-10-05 03:52  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)


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