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  • Solar Watch — October 25, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-25 17:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Solar activity is currently stable, with only one minor active region present on the solar disk. The geomagnetic field is quiet and is expected to remain so over the next 24 hours.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 1 active region

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    0.7
    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

    Expect calm space weather for the next 24 hours as no significant solar transients are headed toward Earth.

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    The Kp-index is forecast to rise slightly to 3.0 by early October 26th, reflecting a return to unsettled but non-storming conditions.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes.

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    Observers in extreme northern latitudes may see only faint, low-level auroral activity consistent with baseline solar conditions.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the F10.7 radio flux for any sudden changes, as a decrease below 100 sfu would signal a shift into a period of even lower solar activity.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     106.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4560 N13W84 Fao/BG 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-10-25 09:27  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-10-23 19:55  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-10-23 19:27  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-10-22 00:03  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
    2026-10-21 22:28  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


    Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h