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  • Solar Watch — September 10, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-10 16:00 UTC
    QUIET

    The Sun remains in a quiet state with stable geomagnetic conditions and minimal flare activity. Planetary K-indices are holding at low levels, indicating a calm environment for Earth’s magnetosphere.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 7 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    2.3
    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

    No significant changes are expected in the next 24 hours. Geomagnetic conditions should remain at quiet levels, with Kp values likely staying at or below 2.3 throughout the period.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora activity is currently restricted to high-latitude regions near the poles.

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    Mid-latitude observers should not expect any visible auroral displays under current conditions.

    👁 Watch for

    Watch for any sudden flux changes or rapid magnetic evolution in the sunspot regions currently rotating across the solar disk.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     145.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4530 N19W21 Dso/B 0/0/0
    AR4529 N12E10 Hax/A 0/0/0
    AR4525 N11W10 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4524 N12W27 Hsx/A 1/0/0
    AR4527 N04W03 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4521 N09W67 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4528 S11E11 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-09-10 13:06  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-09-09 21:01  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
    2026-09-08 17:51  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
    2026-09-08 17:30  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-09-08 17:27  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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