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  • Solar Watch — August 08, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

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

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with a Kp-index of 0.7. While solar activity remains elevated, no significant flaring or geomagnetic disturbances have been observed.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 5 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    0.7
    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 activity is expected to remain in the quiet range for the next 24 hours, with Kp indices hovering between 1 and 3.

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    Minor C-class flares are likely due to the high number of active regions, but no significant space weather impacts are anticipated.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes.

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    The current solar wind parameters do not support southward interplanetary magnetic field components necessary to drive auroral displays outside of high-latitude regions.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4504 for potential magnetic evolution, as its beta-gamma classification represents the most complex region currently on the visible disk.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     187.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4498 N14W70 Hax/A 0/0/0
    AR4500 N19W68 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4503 S17E27 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4502 S07W66 Cao/B 0/0/0
    AR4504 S20E45 Bxi/BG 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-08-04 08:10  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-08-03 02:53  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
    2026-08-02 18:01  Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
    2026-08-02 17:48  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)
    2026-08-02 17:12  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)


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