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  • Solar Watch — July 24, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-07-24 04:00 UTC
    UNSETTLED

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently unsettled following a G1-level disturbance, but are trending toward quiet levels. The solar environment remains moderately active with multiple sunspot regions present, though X-ray output remains subdued.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 5 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    4.0
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G1

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 5 (G1) expected · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic activity is expected to continue its decline, likely dropping below Kp 4 within the next 6 to 9 hours.

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    While C-class flares are highly probable due to the number of active regions, the current configuration does not suggest an immediate increase in storm intensity.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is largely restricted to high latitudes as the current disturbance wanes.

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    Mid-latitude observers are unlikely to see significant activity, though high-latitude regions may still experience minor auroral displays during the transition to quiet conditions.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4493, as its complexity maintains a 50% probability for M-class flare production in the coming 24 hours.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     122.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4493 N06W32 Eki/BGD 6/0/0
    AR4494 S04E40 Cao/BD 1/0/0
    AR4492 N16E20 Hhx/A 0/0/0
    AR4489 S07W67 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4495 S02E28 Axx/A 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-07-23 23:47  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
    2026-07-23 20:15  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
    2026-07-23 16:40  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)
    2026-07-23 15:59  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-07-23 14:35  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)


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