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  • Solar Watch — August 27, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-27 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Current conditions are quiet, though geomagnetic activity is expected to trend into the unsettled range due to solar wind influence. Solar activity remains moderate with a sustained focus on active region AR4513.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 6 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    1.3
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 30 possible · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to transition to unsettled levels, reaching Kp 3.33 in the coming hours. Flare probability remains weighted toward C-class events, with a 30% chance for further M-class activity from the disk.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) given the current forecast; activity will likely remain restricted to high-latitude regions under Kp 3 conditions.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4513 for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity or rapid flare production which could indicate a shift toward more significant energetic output.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     104.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4519 N28E53 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4518 N07E43 Cri/B 2/0/0
    AR4513 N04W17 Dac/BG 1/2/0
    AR4516 N15W81 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4515 S07W04 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4517 N09W31 Dai/BG 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-08-26 16:36  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
    2026-08-26 08:13  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-08-26 06:58  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
    2026-08-26 06:45  SUM10R (SUM10R)
    2026-08-25 10:27  X-ray flare M5 summary (SUMXM5)


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