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  • Solar Watch — September 11, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-11 16:01 UTC
    QUIET

    Solar activity remains at low levels with no significant geomagnetic disturbance. The solar disk is stable, and space weather metrics remain well within normal operating parameters.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 7 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    2.3
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Electron flux F3 reached · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet, with the Kp-index peaking near 3.0 before returning to lower values by early tomorrow. No significant solar radiation storms or radio blackouts are anticipated.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes.

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    High-latitude observers may see faint, stable auroral activity, but no significant displays are forecast for the next 24 hours.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the evolution of active region AR4530, as it is the most complex region currently on the disk, despite its lack of recent flaring.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     138.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4524 N12W41 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4529 N12W04 Hax/A 0/0/0
    AR4525 N11W24 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4528 S11W03 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4527 N04W18 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4521 N09W81 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4530 N19W35 Dao/B 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-09-11 05:01  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-09-09 21:01  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
    2026-09-08 17:51  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
    2026-09-08 17:30  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-09-08 17:27  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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