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  • Solar Watch — June 04, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-06-04 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains moderate with active region AR4455 producing M-class flares
    SOLAR: UNSETTLED
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    8
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Solar activity is currently characterized by moderate flare production and unsettled geomagnetic conditions. While no significant storms are in progress, AR4455 remains a focal point for potential M-class activity.

    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: G3

    Planetary Kp-Index
    2.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    144.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The solar environment is currently displaying moderate complexity with 39 active regions observed across the disk. AR4455, currently positioned at N14W21, has demonstrated the capacity for M-class flare production, though current X-ray flux remains in the quiet A/B range. Planetary K-index levels are fluctuating near 2.7, reflecting a mild interaction with the solar wind.

    Key Metric

    The current Kp-index of 2.7 indicates that Earth’s magnetic field is currently in an unsettled but non-storming state.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain in the unsettled range with Kp indices likely peaking at 4.0 during the next 24-hour window. Radio flare probability remains elevated, particularly for C-class events at 90%, with a 25% chance of further M-class activity from active regions.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is currently restricted to high latitudes. Observers at mid-latitudes are unlikely to see significant activity unless geomagnetic conditions intensify beyond current projections.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4462 N17E60 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4461 S21E59 Cai/BG 0/0/0
    AR4460 S22W74 Dso/B 0/0/0
    AR4459 N14E36 Dai/BG 1/0/0
    AR4458 S05W08 Dai/B 0/0/0
    AR4457 S08W55 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4455 N14W21 Dki/BGD 2/2/0
    AR4446 S14W74 Cso/B 0/0/0
    2026-06-03 22:38:08.387Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-06-03 14:52:28.343Space Weather Message Code: WATA50
    2026-06-03 11:59:48.137Space Weather Message Code: SUMX01
    2026-06-03 11:47:26.383Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
    2026-06-03 11:41:23.617Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF

    Monitor AR4455 for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity, as it is the primary source of recent M-class flare activity.