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  • Solar Watch — October 03, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-03 16:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Solar activity remains at baseline levels with quiet geomagnetic conditions. A brief uptick in planetary magnetic activity is expected later today, though no significant storms are anticipated.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 2 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    1.7
    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 will likely transition from quiet to unsettled, with the Kp-index projected to reach 4.0 by late today.

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    This brief period of elevated activity is expected to subside quickly as we move into the early hours of October 4th.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes.

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    Observers at very high northern latitudes may see minor auroral activity if the Kp-index peaks as forecast, but there is no potential for displays in populated lower-latitude regions.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the evolution of active region AR4545 for signs of magnetic complexity that could increase the current 20% probability of M-class flares.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     127.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4545 N20E33 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4546 S18W59 Hrx/A 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-10-01 14:30  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-10-01 14:28  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-09-30 03:39  ALTTP4 (ALTTP4)
    2026-09-30 03:38  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
    2026-09-27 00:40  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)


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