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  • Solar Watch — July 16, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-16 04:00 UTC
    Quiet geomagnetic conditions persist with moderate solar flux levels
    SOLAR: QUIET
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    0
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Geomagnetic activity remains at quiet levels with a Kp-index of 2.3. The solar environment is currently stable, with no significant space weather impacts expected in the near term.

    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
    2.3
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    138.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The sun is exhibiting moderate activity with 6 active regions currently visible across the disk. The F10.7 solar radio flux is at 138.0 sfu, indicating a consistent, baseline level of solar output. X-ray flux remains at low levels, with no significant flaring activity detected in the last 12 hours.

    Key Metric

    The F10.7 solar radio flux at 138.0 sfu indicates a healthy, moderate solar cycle progression without current explosive potential.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet to unsettled, with the Kp-index likely to fluctuate between 1.0 and 2.3. No significant solar events are anticipated over the next 24 hours.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N). Observers at high latitudes may see minimal activity, but quiet conditions currently offer little opportunity for display.

    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
    2026-07-15 01:44:29.693Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-07-14 00:08:27.203Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04

    Monitor the 6 currently active solar regions for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity that could lead to M-class flaring.