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  • Solar Watch — June 29, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-06-29 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains in a quiet, stable state as of June 29
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    6
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet, with the planetary K-index at 1.0. Solar activity remains low, characterized by frequent but minor C-class 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: G1

    Planetary Kp-Index
    1.0
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    105.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The solar environment is stable with multiple active regions present, though none display significant magnetic complexity. The F10.7 flux is holding at 105 sfu, indicating a moderate but steady background of solar activity. X-ray flux remains in the A/B range, reflecting a lack of major impulsive energetic events.

    Key Metric

    The F10.7 solar flux of 105 sfu is the key metric, as it confirms that while the sun is not currently storming, it remains at a productive level of activity within the solar cycle.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet with Kp values hovering near 1.33. No significant solar radiation storms or geomagnetic disturbances are anticipated over the next 24 hours.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is restricted to high-latitude regions, particularly near the poles. Mid-latitude observers are unlikely to see significant auroral activity at this time.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4480 S18W05 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4479 N16E02 Dai/B 2/0/0
    AR4478 S06E20 Fkc/BGD 1/0/0
    AR4477 S14W00 Bxo/B 1/0/0
    AR4476 N08W58 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4475 S10W33 Dai/BG 4/0/0
    2026-06-28 10:41:25.723Space Weather Message Code: WATA20
    2026-06-28 05:07:19.223Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-06-27 07:13:20.747Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-06-26 14:06:14.680Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-06-25 23:43:25.917Space Weather Message Code: WARK04

    Monitor AR4478, which possesses the most complex magnetic configuration (Fkc), for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity that could lead to M-class flaring.