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  • Solar Watch — August 14, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-14 16:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Solar activity is currently quiet, though a rise in geomagnetic activity to Kp 4 is anticipated within the next 24 hours. The solar disk remains moderately active with several sunspot regions present.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 7 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    2.3
    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 become unsettled, with Kp levels climbing to 4.0 by 21:00 UTC today.

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    We anticipate a continuation of minor C-class flare activity, while the likelihood of significant M- or X-class events remains low at 10% and 1%, respectively.

    🌌 Aurora

    At a Kp of 4, auroral activity will be confined to high latitudes.

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    Observers in northern Canada, Scandinavia, and high-latitude regions may see weak displays, but visibility at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) is not expected.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the magnetic complexity of sunspot region AR4507, as its classification as Dsi suggests it is the most likely candidate for any unexpected impulsive activity.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     165.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4503 S17W67 Cao/B 1/0/0
    AR4508 N07E27 Cso/B 1/0/0
    AR4511 S09E53 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4507 N04W00 Dsi/BG 0/0/0
    AR4509 N11W75 Cao/B 0/0/0
    AR4506 N11W17 Bxo/B 1/0/0
    AR4510 N12W29 Cao/B 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-08-14 10:54  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-08-14 07:15  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
    2026-08-11 20:55  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-08-11 11:41  Proton flux UD summary (SUMSUD)
    2026-08-11 10:47  Proton flux UD expected (WARSUD)


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