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  • Solar Watch — July 19, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-19 04:00 UTC
    Solar conditions remain quiet with low geomagnetic activity
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    2
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    The sun is currently in a period of quiet geomagnetic activity with planetary indices well below storm thresholds. Solar activity remains moderate, characterized by routine C-class flare production.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    HMI Continuum · Visible Light

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    SUVI 304Å · Extreme Ultraviolet

    R0
    Radio Blackouts
    24h max: R0

    S0
    Solar Radiation
    24h max: S0

    G0
    Geomagnetic Storm
    24h max: G0

    Planetary Kp-Index
    0.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    131.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index is currently 0.7, indicating stable conditions for satellite operations and power grid stability. With an F10.7 flux of 131.0 sfu, the solar atmosphere is moderately active, though recent GOES X-ray monitoring shows no significant flare events beyond minor C-class activity. No significant space weather threats are present at this time.

    Key Metric

    The current Kp-index of 0.7 confirms a stable geomagnetic environment, indicating no immediate risk of space weather-induced technical disruptions.

    Expect geomagnetic conditions to remain quiet, with Kp values projected to stay below 2.0 throughout the next 24 hours. No significant perturbations to the magnetosphere are anticipated.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes. The current conditions are only conducive to auroral displays at very high polar latitudes.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4491 S11E36 Hrx/A 0/0/0
    AR4489 S07W01 Hax/A 1/0/0
    2026-07-18 15:26:56.300Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-17 18:22:33.660Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-15 08:53:19.650Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-07-15 05:58:03.170Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
    2026-07-15 05:54:15.747Space Weather Message Code: WARK04

    Monitor the evolution of active regions AR4489 and AR4491, as they maintain a 35% probability for M-class flare production over the next 24 hours.