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  • Solar Watch — August 05, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-05 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Geomagnetic activity remains calm with a Kp-index of 0.7, following a period of minor disturbances. While the magnetosphere is settled, solar activity remains robust due to a high F10.7 flux reading.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 6 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 conditions are expected to remain stable and quiet, with the Kp-index forecast to fluctuate between 1.0 and 2.0 over the next 24 hours. No significant space weather impacts are anticipated for satellite or power grid operators.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora activity is currently low.

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    Observers at mid-latitudes should not expect visibility; auroral displays are restricted to the high polar latitudes.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor active region AR4503, which is currently on the eastern limb and shows potential for increased flare output as it rotates into view.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     158.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4499 N04W65 Cai/B 0/0/0
    AR4501 S07W67 Cso/B 1/0/0
    AR4502 S07W25 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4500 N18W25 Cso/B 0/0/0
    AR4498 N14W29 Dso/B 0/0/0
    AR4503 S18E65 Axx/A 2/0/0
    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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