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  • Solar Watch — September 30, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-30 16:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Current solar conditions are quiet, with a stable planetary K-index of 1.0. Solar activity remains moderate, characterized by low-level flare production and standard background X-ray flux.

    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 over the next 24 hours, with the Kp-index projected to stay below 2.0.

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    C-class flare activity is possible given the presence of active regions, but significant space weather events are not anticipated.

    🌌 Aurora

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

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    No significant displays are expected at mid-latitudes during this period.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the evolution of active region AR4535 as it continues its rotation toward the western limb for any signs of sudden magnetic complexity.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     126.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4535 N11W57 Dao/BG 1/0/0
    AR4544 S09W29 Dro/B 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-09-30 10:04  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-09-30 03:39  ALTTP4 (ALTTP4)
    2026-09-30 03:38  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
    2026-09-29 13:01  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-09-27 00:40  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)


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