Helios Observer Instance

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  • Solar Watch — September 29, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-29 16:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Current solar conditions are quiet with geomagnetic activity remaining at very low levels. The solar disk features moderate activity, but no significant disturbances are expected to impact Earth’s magnetosphere in the next 24 hours.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 1 active region

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    0.7
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 20 possible · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to persist in a quiet state with Kp values not exceeding 2.0.

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    No significant solar radiation storms or radio blackouts are anticipated, maintaining normal conditions for satellite operations and HF radio propagation.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is currently restricted to the immediate polar regions.

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    No sightings are expected for mid-latitudes as the solar wind environment remains calm.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4535 for any sudden changes in magnetic complexity, as it represents the primary source for potential C-class flare activity.

    ▸ 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 N11W46 Cro/BG 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-09-29 13:01  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-09-29 05:02  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-09-27 00:40  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-09-27 00:35  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-09-25 08:35  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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