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  • Solar Watch — September 21, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-21 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    The Sun is currently in a state of quiet stability with no significant geomagnetic activity detected. Solar flare production is limited to minor C-class events, posing no immediate threat to terrestrial infrastructure.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 4 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    1.7
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain at Kp 1-2 levels throughout the next 24 hours. No significant space weather events or radiation storms are anticipated during this period.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is restricted to high-latitude regions, generally above 60 degrees.

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    Mid-latitude observers should not expect any auroral activity under these quiet conditions.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the development of AR4535 as it rotates into a more central position, as it remains the most likely candidate for potential M-class flare activity.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     95.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4533 S14E64 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4532 S06W54 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4534 N11W08 Dro/B 1/0/0
    AR4535 N12E73 Hrx/A 1/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-09-16 05:38  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-09-16 00:34  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-09-15 18:56  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
    2026-09-15 17:37  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-09-14 11:03  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)


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