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

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-30 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently unsettled with a Kp-index of 3.7, though activity is expected to subside over the next 24 hours. The solar environment remains moderate, with 28 active regions and a steady F10.7 radio flux of 135 sfu.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 5 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    3.7
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic activity is projected to trend toward quiet levels, with the Kp-index dropping to 2.0 by 12:00 UTC.

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    Solar flare potential remains steady, with a 95% probability of C-class activity but a low 5% risk for significant X-class events.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is currently limited to high-latitude regions.

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    No significant mid-latitude auroral displays are expected given the forecast decline in geomagnetic activity.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor for any sudden structural changes in AR4520, which is currently well-positioned for Earth-directed activity.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     135.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4515 S07W43 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4517 N09W72 Eai/B 2/0/0
    AR4520 S12E20 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4518 N08E06 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4513 N04W58 Dai/B 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-08-29 11:42  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-08-28 20:40  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
    2026-08-28 15:02  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-08-27 09:34  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-08-26 16:36  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)


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