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  • Solar Watch — July 30, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-07-30 16:01 UTC
    QUIET

    The Sun is currently in a quiet state with geomagnetic conditions remaining at Kp 1.0. While solar activity is physically active with multiple sunspot regions, no significant flares or Earth-directed disturbances are currently observed.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 9 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


    ⚠ Electron flux F3 reached · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet with Kp levels hovering around 2.0.

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    While there is a 70% probability of M-class flares due to the magnetic complexity of current regions, the probability for Earth-impacting coronal mass ejections remains low.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility for mid-latitudes (40-60°N) is not expected.

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    Observers in high-latitude regions may see minimal activity, but quiet conditions currently offer little opportunity for displays beyond typical polar auroral ovals.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the magnetic evolution of AR4498 and AR4499, as their ‘beta-gamma’ magnetic configurations provide the best environment for sudden M-class flare production.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     110.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4498 N14E50 Dai/BG 2/0/0
    AR4499 N04E18 Cro/BG 1/0/0
    AR4494 S03W42 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4500 N18E58 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4497 S19W62 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4501 S09E16 Dro/BG 1/0/0
    AR4495 S02W53 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4492 N16W61 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4496 N05W10 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-07-27 14:53  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-07-27 04:03  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
    2026-07-24 08:56  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-07-23 23:47  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
    2026-07-23 20:15  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)


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