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  • Solar Watch — August 01, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-01 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with a Kp-index of 1.0. While solar flare probabilities for M-class events are elevated, current activity remains within normal background levels.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 8 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    1.0
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ WARPX1 · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Expect geomagnetic conditions to remain quiet, with a slight, temporary increase to Kp=3 anticipated by mid-day as a result of minor solar wind fluctuations.

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    Solar flare probability remains moderate for C-class events, with a lower 15% chance for more significant X-class activity.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes during this period.

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    Observers in high-latitude regions may see minor, baseline auroral activity, but no significant displays are forecast.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4498, which shows complex magnetic classification and remains the most likely source for potential flare activity in the coming 24 hours.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     117.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4494 S05W70 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4499 N05W08 Dao/B 8/0/0
    AR4495 S04W83 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4496 N05W37 Cso/B 0/0/0
    AR4500 N18E28 Cao/B 1/0/0
    AR4498 N14E22 Dai/BG 1/0/0
    AR4492 N15W88 Hax/A 0/0/0
    AR4501 S08W12 Cao/B 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-07-31 21:54  WARPX1 (WARPX1)
    2026-07-31 18:46  SUMPC0 (SUMPC0)
    2026-07-31 13:37  ALTPX1 (ALTPX1)
    2026-07-31 11:05  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
    2026-07-31 09:08  SUMPX1 (SUMPX1)


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