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  • Solar Watch — July 09, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    Solar Flare Activity — Last 12 Hours
    Peak: M-class @ 17:56 UTC (10h 4min ago)
      M @ 17:54 UTC  ·  M @ 02:27 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-09 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains steady with minor flare potential from AR4482
    SOLAR: UNSETTLED
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    5
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Solar activity is currently stable with minor geomagnetic fluctuations. Active region AR4482 remains the primary point of interest due to recent M-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
    2.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    142.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The Sun is showing moderate activity with an F10.7 flux of 142.0 sfu. Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with Kp levels hovering around 2.7. While the broader environment is stable, AR4482 continues to exhibit complex magnetic architecture, maintaining a 35% probability of additional M-class solar flares.

    Key Metric

    The M-class flare probability of 35% for AR4482 is the most significant metric, as it indicates a continued potential for minor radio propagation disturbances on the sunlit side of Earth.

    Expect geomagnetic conditions to remain in the unsettled range with Kp indices peaking briefly near 3.67. Flare potential will persist as long as AR4482 maintains its current magnetic configuration, though major impacts to radio or satellite infrastructure are not currently projected.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora activity will be limited to high latitudes near the polar regions. Observers at mid-latitudes should not expect visible displays under current conditions.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4487 N09E26 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4482 S09E27 Eki/BGD 4/1/0
    AR4486 S18W57 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4481 N14W06 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4485 S10W28 Dso/BG 0/0/0
    2026-07-08 05:29:41.360Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-07-07 23:18:39.870Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-07-07 14:56:18.523Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
    2026-07-07 14:43:50.050Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-07-07 05:07:12.617Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3

    Monitor the magnetic evolution of AR4482 for any increase in flux or complexity that could signal a higher-tier flare event.