Geomagnetic activity is escalating as Earth encounters solar wind disturbances, with a G2 (Moderate) geomagnetic storm likely in the next few hours. Current conditions are unsettled to active, with Kp levels holding at 4.3.
⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
We expect a peak in geomagnetic activity to Kp 5.67 around 06:00 UTC, reaching G2 storm levels. By 09:00 UTC, conditions are anticipated to settle back toward Kp 4 and stabilize through the remainder of the 24-hour period.
Observers at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) should be alert for potential aurora visibility during the 06:00 UTC peak, particularly in regions with low light pollution.
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Those at high latitudes can expect consistent displays as the geomagnetic field remains in an active state.
Monitor the Kp-index following the 06:00 UTC window to see if the solar wind returns to quiet conditions as forecasted or if the disturbance persists longer than expected.
▸ Detailed readings
R0
(24 h max R0)
S0
(24 h max S0)
115.0
sfu
| Region | Location | Class | Flares C/M/X |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR4520 | S13E34 | Bxo/B | 0/0/0 |
| AR4517 | N09W58 | Eso/B | 0/0/0 |
| AR4513 | N04W43 | Dai/B | 1/0/0 |
| AR4518 | N08E19 | Cro/B | 0/0/0 |
| AR4515 | S07W31 | Hsx/A | 0/0/0 |
| AR4519 | N27E25 | Axx/A | 0/0/0 |
Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h