Author: sitemill

  • Solar Watch — May 12, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-12 04:00 UTC
    Quiet solar conditions persist with stable geomagnetic activity
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    5
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Solar activity remains at low levels with no significant geomagnetic disturbances expected in the next 24 hours. The solar environment is currently characterized by stable, quiet conditions.

    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
    0.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    140.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index is holding steady at 0.7, reflecting a tranquil magnetosphere. Solar flux is currently at 140 sfu, suggesting a moderate, stable background radiation level. With 27 active regions present but exhibiting minimal flare potential, the sun is currently quiet in both X-ray and geomagnetic terms.

    Key Metric

    The current Kp-index of 0.7 indicates minimal geomagnetic perturbation, ensuring no operational impact on power grids or satellite communications.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain at Kp 2 or lower through the next 24 hours. No significant space weather events or disturbances are anticipated for Earth’s orbital environment.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is restricted to high-latitude polar regions; there is no expected impact for mid-latitude observers at this time.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4433 S17W39 Cao/B 0/0/0
    AR4436 N19E41 Dao/BG 0/0/0
    AR4435 N23W29 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4431 S16W90 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4432 N14W70 Eki/BG 4/0/0
    2026-05-10 14:14:33.073Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
    2026-05-10 13:55:57.383Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
    2026-05-10 13:47:47.057Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-05-10 13:38:09.200Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
    2026-05-08 17:25:25.267Space Weather Message Code: WARK04

    Monitor AR4436, which shows magnetic complexity (BG class), for any sudden flaring activity despite the overall quiet trend.