Author: sitemill

  • Solar Watch — June 23, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-06-23 16:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains low with quiet geomagnetic conditions
    SOLAR: QUIET
    GEO: QUIET

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

    Solar activity is currently stable with a quiet geomagnetic field. While several active regions are visible on the disk, they are producing minimal solar flare activity.

    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: G0

    Planetary Kp-Index
    2.3
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    104.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The sun is exhibiting low activity, with an F10.7 flux of 104.0 sfu and X-ray levels remaining in the A/B range. The geomagnetic field is calm, with a Kp-index of 2.3 reflecting no significant solar wind disturbances. Nine active regions are present on the solar disk, but none are currently displaying magnetic complexity capable of triggering major flares.

    Key Metric

    The current Kp-index of 2.3 confirms a stable magnetosphere, ensuring no disruptions to satellite or radio operations from space weather at this time.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain at quiet levels, with Kp values forecasted to stay below 2.0. Solar flare activity will likely persist at low levels, with a 95% probability of C-class flares and a moderate 35% chance of M-class activity as regions rotate across the disk.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora activity will be confined to the high polar latitudes. Mid-latitude observers should not expect any visible auroral displays under current conditions.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4476 N08E11 Cai/B 0/0/0
    AR4475 S09E38 Cso/BG 0/0/0
    AR4474 N03W89 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4473 S09E26 Dro/B 0/0/0
    AR4472 S14E15 Cri/B 0/0/0
    AR4470 N07W25 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    2026-06-21 19:51:33.683Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-06-21 19:48:42.850Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
    2026-06-21 19:30:32.283Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
    2026-06-20 04:07:09.847Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-06-20 04:06:10.800Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2

    Monitor the evolution of active region AR4475, as its magnetic classification warrants observation for any rapid growth that could elevate flare potential.