Author: sitemill

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

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-14 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains in a stable, quiet state
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    4
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with the planetary K-index hovering near 2.7. Solar activity is characterized by a moderate 136 sfu flux and low-level flare production.

    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
    136.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The sun is exhibiting typical behavior for a moderate cycle, with 26 active regions currently cataloged across the disk. X-ray flux remains in the background levels, punctuated only by occasional C-class flares, the most recent occurring at 03:41 UTC. Geomagnetic activity is stable at G0, posing no immediate concerns for power grids or satellite operations.

    Key Metric

    The F10.7 flux of 136 sfu indicates a moderate level of solar activity that supports stable radio propagation conditions for most bands.

    Expect geomagnetic conditions to trend downward toward Kp 1.67 over the next 24 hours as solar wind parameters remain nominal. Solar flare probabilities remain at 80% for C-class events, with minimal risk of M-class or X-class activity.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N). Observations should be restricted to high-latitude regions, where only minor displays are possible.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4435 N23W55 Cso/B 0/0/0
    AR4438 N19W30 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4436 N18E13 Dai/B 3/0/0
    AR4433 S16W67 Hrx/A 1/0/0
    2026-05-13 20:27:27.070Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-05-13 09:07:51.300Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
    2026-05-12 13:26:26.800Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
    2026-05-10 14:14:33.073Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
    2026-05-10 13:55:57.383Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R

    Monitor the development of AR4436, as its complex magnetic configuration may evolve over the next 24 hours.