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  • Solar Watch — May 07, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-07 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains stable with quiet geomagnetic conditions
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    6
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet, with the planetary K-index hovering well below storm thresholds. Solar activity is marked by moderate F10.7 flux levels, reflecting a steady, functional solar cycle state.

    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: G0

    Planetary Kp-Index
    0.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    155.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The Earth’s magnetic field remains undisturbed with a Kp-index of 0.7. Solar X-ray flux is minimal, consistent with background A and B-class levels, and solar radio flux (F10.7) stands at a robust 155 sfu. Six active regions are currently monitored, though none show complex magnetic configurations capable of immediate, significant disruption.

    Key Metric

    The current F10.7 flux of 155 sfu indicates a high level of background solar activity, which suggests a sustained and active solar cycle regardless of the lack of geomagnetic storms.

    Expect geomagnetic conditions to remain quiet, with the Kp-index likely to fluctuate between 2 and 3 through the next 24 hours. There is a moderate probability of isolated C-class flares, which would have negligible impact on terrestrial systems.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility for mid-latitudes (40-60°N) is unlikely given the current lack of geomagnetic disturbance. Observers should not anticipate significant auroral activity during this period.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4433 S16E30 Dso/B 0/0/0
    AR4435 N23E38 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4431 S16W15 Cao/B 1/0/0
    AR4429 S05W47 Bxi/B 1/0/0
    AR4425 N05W88 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4432 N13W01 Cri/B 0/0/0
    2026-05-05 02:49:25.467Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
    2026-05-04 23:55:23.583Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
    2026-05-04 23:39:44.003Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-05-04 23:39:43.977Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
    2026-05-04 23:39:43.937Space Weather Message Code: WARK06

    Monitor active region AR4433 as it rotates further into view, as its developing magnetic complexity remains the most likely source for potential M-class flare activity.