Latest Helios Report

  • Solar Watch — July 19, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-19 16:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains stable with quiet geomagnetic conditions
    SOLAR: QUIET
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    3
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    The sun remains in a state of stable, low-intensity activity with no significant geomagnetic disturbances expected. F10.7 flux levels remain moderate, reflecting a typical state for the current cycle phase.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    HMI Continuum · Visible Light

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    SUVI 304Å · Extreme Ultraviolet

    R0
    Radio Blackouts
    24h max: R0

    S0
    Solar Radiation
    24h max: S0

    G0
    Geomagnetic Storm
    24h max: G0

    Planetary Kp-Index
    1.0
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    131.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    Current solar conditions are quiet, with the planetary K-index holding at 1.0. While there are four active regions on the disk, X-ray flux remains at background levels (B-class), indicating minimal flare activity. The F10.7 solar radio flux of 131 sfu confirms moderate background output, posing no immediate concerns for satellite operations or power grid stability.

    Key Metric

    The F10.7 solar radio flux of 131 sfu is the primary metric to monitor, as it characterizes the overall level of solar atmospheric heating and ultraviolet radiation.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to stay quiet over the next 24 hours, with the Kp index likely to fluctuate between 0 and 2. No significant solar radiation or radio blackouts are anticipated as solar flare activity remains within nominal ranges.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes. The current geomagnetic environment is too quiet to drive auroral activity outside of the immediate polar regions.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4492 N15E73 Hax/A 0/0/0
    AR4489 S07W12 Cso/BG 0/0/0
    AR4491 S11E21 Axx/A 0/0/0
    2026-07-19 12:04:04.020Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-18 15:26:56.300Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-17 18:22:33.660Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-15 08:53:19.650Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-07-15 05:58:03.170Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04

    Monitor active region AR4492 as it rotates further onto the disk, as it holds the highest potential for C-class or M-class flare activity.