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  • Solar Watch — August 26, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-26 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Solar activity is currently stable with very low geomagnetic impact, though Active Region 4513 maintains a potential for moderate-intensity solar flares. Earth’s magnetosphere remains settled with no active storm conditions.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 4 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    0.3
    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 remain at quiet levels, with Kp values unlikely to exceed 1.0. Flare activity will likely remain dominated by C-class events, with a persistent 30% chance of further M-class eruptions from AR4513.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora activity will be limited to high-latitude regions near the poles.

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    No significant displays are expected for mid-latitude observers in the coming 24 hours.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the magnetic complexity of AR4513; any sudden increase in its magnetic configuration could escalate flare intensity despite the current quiet geomagnetic environment.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     101.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4517 N10W17 Dai/BG 0/0/0
    AR4515 S07E09 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4513 N04W04 Ekc/BGD 3/4/0
    AR4516 N16W68 Dso/BG 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-08-25 18:38  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
    2026-08-25 10:27  X-ray flare M5 summary (SUMXM5)
    2026-08-25 10:20  SUM10R (SUM10R)
    2026-08-25 10:15  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
    2026-08-25 10:01  X-ray flare MF reached (ALTXMF)


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