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  • Solar Watch — August 12, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-12 16:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Current solar conditions are quiet, characterized by low geomagnetic activity and a lack of significant flaring. Despite a high solar radio flux of 200 sfu, the planetary K-index remains at a stable Kp 2.0.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 4 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    2.0
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 20 possible · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain at quiet levels, with Kp indices hovering between 1 and 2 over the next 24 hours. No significant space weather impacts are anticipated for satellite operators or power grid infrastructure.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility for mid-latitudes is currently non-existent, as the geomagnetic field is not sufficiently disturbed to drive auroral activity outside of the standard high-latitude polar regions.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4508 as it rotates further into view; while currently quiet, its magnetic classification warrants observation for sudden changes in complexity.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     200.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4506 N12E13 Cri/B 0/0/0
    AR4503 S17W40 Cri/BG 0/0/0
    AR4508 N06E56 Hsx/A 1/0/0
    AR4507 N04E30 Dao/B 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-08-11 20:55  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-08-11 11:41  Proton flux UD summary (SUMSUD)
    2026-08-11 10:47  Proton flux UD expected (WARSUD)
    2026-08-08 21:08  Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
    2026-08-08 20:35  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)


    Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h