Author: sitemill

  • Solar Watch — May 11, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-11 16:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains low with quiet geomagnetic conditions
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

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

    Solar activity is currently low, with the geomagnetic field remaining stable. The Sun is exhibiting moderate flare production, but no significant impacts to Earth’s environment are expected at this time.

    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
    1.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    142.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index is at a quiet level of 1.7, reflecting a lack of geomagnetic disturbance. Solar flare activity is confined to low-level C-class events, with an F10.7 index of 142.0 indicating moderate background solar activity. There are currently six active regions on the solar disk, but none are displaying complex magnetic configurations that would suggest an immediate threat of significant eruptions.

    Key Metric

    The F10.7 flux of 142.0 sfu indicates a moderate level of solar activity that maintains steady ionization levels in the upper atmosphere, supporting normal high-frequency radio propagation.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet, with Kp levels fluctuating slightly between 1 and 3 over the next 24 hours. No significant solar radiation storms or radio blackouts are anticipated during this period.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N). Observers at very high latitudes may see only faint, localized auroral activity, provided conditions remain clear and dark.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4436 N19E42 Dao/BG 0/0/0
    AR4435 N23W29 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4432 N14W70 Eki/BG 4/0/0
    AR4433 S17W39 Cao/B 0/0/0
    AR4431 S16W90 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    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 as it rotates toward the center of the disk for any signs of magnetic complexity development that could increase the probability of M-class flares.