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  • Solar Watch — April 30, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-04-30 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains low with steady magnetic conditions
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

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

    Solar activity is currently low, characterized by a quiet geomagnetic field and moderate flare production. No significant space weather disturbances are impacting Earth at this time.

    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
    2.3
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    102.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index is at a stable 2.3, indicating quiet geomagnetic conditions. While the solar disk features several active regions, their output remains limited to C-class flares. The F10.7 solar radio flux is holding steady at 102.0 sfu, reflecting moderate levels of solar cycle background activity.

    Key Metric

    The 55% probability of M-class flares is the most important metric, as it indicates a moderate potential for localized radio interference if a more significant eruption occurs.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet to unsettled as solar winds stay within normal parameters. Minor C-class flaring remains likely, but no significant impacts on radio communications or power grids are anticipated over the next 24 hours.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora activity is expected to be confined to high latitudes. Observers at mid-latitudes should not expect visible displays under current conditions.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4423 S10W39 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4427 S30E13 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4424 N17W22 Eao/B 1/0/0
    AR4420 N16W56 Fkc/BGD 8/0/0
    AR4428 S24W00 Dai/B 2/0/0
    AR4425 N05E10 Ekc/B 4/0/0
    2026-04-27 01:06:25.970Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-04-26 23:33:07.687Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-04-26 23:17:50.840Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
    2026-04-26 23:08:38.813Space Weather Message Code: SUM10R
    2026-04-26 23:00:55.950Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF

    Monitor the evolution of Active Region 4425 for any signs of magnetic complexity that could increase the likelihood of M-class solar flares.