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  • Solar Watch — June 13, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-06-13 04:00 UTC
    Geomagnetic activity increasing; G2 storm levels anticipated
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    5
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Geomagnetic activity is trending upward with a G2-level storm expected by 06:00 UTC. Solar conditions remain moderate with a high F10.7 flux value of 155 sfu.

    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
    3.0
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    155.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index is currently at 3.0, following a period of relative stability. Solar activity is characterized by moderate flux levels and a consistent presence of active regions. While current X-ray flux is quiet, the forecasted interaction with solar wind streams is expected to push geomagnetic conditions into active status shortly.

    Key Metric

    The Kp-index forecast of 5.67 indicates a G2 geomagnetic storm, which may cause minor fluctuations in power grids and satellite drag.

    Conditions are expected to fluctuate over the next 24 hours, with a peak at G2 storm levels around 06:00 UTC before settling back to unsettled levels. A secondary increase to G1 levels is anticipated toward 12:00 UTC as geomagnetic instability persists.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is possible for observers at high latitudes and potentially reaching mid-latitudes during the peak of the G2 storm window. Observers should monitor the horizon in dark, clear conditions around 06:00 UTC.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4466 N06W59 Cro/B 1/0/0
    AR4465 N09E14 Cao/B 1/0/0
    AR4464 S13W29 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4463 N17W29 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4462 N16W65 Axx/A 0/0/0
    2026-06-13 01:27:47.840Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-06-11 20:40:33.250Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
    2026-06-11 20:29:33.070Space Weather Message Code: WATA30
    2026-06-11 20:15:04.513Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
    2026-06-11 18:57:19.477Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04

    Watch for the 06:00 UTC window for potential peak auroral activity and any fluctuations in high-frequency radio propagation.