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  • Solar Watch — October 01, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-01 16:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Current solar activity is quiet with stable geomagnetic conditions prevailing. No significant space weather disturbances are present, and the F10.7 flux remains at a moderate level of 129 sfu.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 2 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    1.0
    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 are expected to remain quiet for the next 24 hours, with the Kp-index projected to stay below 2.5.

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    No major solar eruptions are anticipated, maintaining stable conditions for satellite and ground-based radio operations.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora activity will be restricted to high polar latitudes.

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    There is no expected visibility for mid-latitude observers at this time.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the evolution of active region AR4535 as it approaches the solar limb for any sudden changes in magnetic complexity.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     129.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4544 S09W43 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4535 N11W72 Dso/B 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)


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