Author: sitemill

  • Solar Watch — May 05, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-05 04:00 UTC
    Geomagnetic activity at G1-G2 levels following solar wind arrival
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: ACTIVE

    Active Regions
    8
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Earth is currently experiencing G1 to G2 geomagnetic storming as the magnetosphere reacts to an influx of solar wind. Conditions are expected to gradually subside throughout the day as the disturbance moves past Earth’s orbit.

    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: G2

    Planetary Kp-Index
    5.0
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    137.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index sits at 5.0, reflecting moderate geomagnetic activity. Solar activity remains moderate with an F10.7 flux of 137 sfu and low-level C-class flaring originating from the current roster of 34 active regions. Satellite and radio infrastructure remains within nominal operating parameters, showing no signs of high-energy radiation degradation.

    Key Metric

    The current Kp-index of 5.0 is the primary metric, signaling that Earth’s magnetic field is actively responding to ongoing solar wind coupling.

    Geomagnetic activity is projected to remain at G1 levels briefly before decaying toward quiet conditions by midday UTC. No significant flare activity above M-class is anticipated, though minor C-class events will likely continue as solar regions rotate across the disk.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Observers at high latitudes may still witness auroral displays as the storm settles. Mid-latitude sightings are unlikely under current levels, though clear, dark skies at northern locations (55°N+) may provide faint visibility for a few hours post-dawn.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4431 S16E12 Eso/B 0/0/0
    AR4429 S05W20 Cai/B 1/0/0
    AR4433 S16E57 Dso/B 0/0/0
    AR4435 N23E64 Hsx/A 1/0/0
    AR4432 N13E27 Cai/B 0/0/0
    AR4425 N05W61 Hsx/A 1/0/0
    AR4434 N12E50 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4428 S23W65 Eao/B 0/0/0
    2026-05-05 02:49:25.467Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
    2026-05-04 23:55:23.583Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
    2026-05-04 23:39:44.003Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-05-04 23:39:43.977Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
    2026-05-04 23:39:43.937Space Weather Message Code: WARK06

    Monitor the Kp-index trend over the next six hours to ensure a steady return to background levels, confirming that the current interplanetary disturbance is indeed clearing.