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  • Solar Watch — September 25, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-25 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently unsettled with a Kp-index of 3.7, though no significant storm activity is occurring. Solar activity remains moderate, characterized by routine C-class flare production from active regions.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 8 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    3.7
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 4 reached · 3 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic activity is expected to remain in the unsettled range, with Kp levels likely to hover between 2.0 and 3.6 over the next 24 hours.

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    No significant space weather impacts are anticipated for satellite operations or power grids during this period.

    🌌 Aurora

    Auroral activity is expected to remain confined to high latitudes.

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    Observers in mid-latitudes (40-60°N) are unlikely to see significant displays, as current conditions do not reach the threshold for widespread mid-latitude visibility.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor active region AR4536 for potential evolution, as its magnetic complexity and recent C-class activity suggest it warrants observation for further flare development.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     115.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4538 N11W49 Dsi/B 0/0/0
    AR4542 S18E22 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4536 N03W39 Dsi/B 1/0/0
    AR4533 S14E09 Hrx/A 0/0/0
    AR4535 N12E21 Dso/B 0/0/0
    AR4534 N11W61 Cao/B 0/0/0
    AR4537 N07W53 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4539 S09W01 Axx/A 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-09-25 03:00  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-09-25 02:26  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-09-21 18:32  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-09-15 18:56  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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