Latest Helios Report

  • Solar Watch — May 26, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-26 16:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains stable with moderate flare potential
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: UNSETTLED

    Active Regions
    8
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Current geomagnetic conditions are quiet with Kp levels at 1.0, and no immediate storm activity is expected. While the solar disk remains calm, there is a moderate 70% probability for M-class solar flares due to the complexity of current active regions.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    HMI Continuum · Visible Light

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    SUVI 304Å · Extreme Ultraviolet

    R0
    Radio Blackouts
    24h max: R0

    S1
    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
    112.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The sun is currently in a quiet geomagnetic state with an F10.7 flux of 112.0 sfu, indicating moderate solar activity levels. While 15 active regions are present on the disk, overall X-ray activity is low, with only minor C-class flares recorded in the last 12 hours. The S1 radiation level reflects an elevated proton environment, but this does not currently pose a significant threat to infrastructure.

    Key Metric

    The 70% M-class flare probability is the most critical metric, as it indicates that while conditions are currently stable, the magnetic complexity of the active regions could produce sudden radio signal fluctuations.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain at quiet levels, with a slight rise in the Kp index to 2.67 by early tomorrow. Solar flare activity will likely persist at low levels, though the presence of several active regions warrants continued monitoring for potential impulsive bursts.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes over the next 24 hours. Observers in high-latitude regions may see quiet, stable auroral activity, but conditions are insufficient for significant displays.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4450 N09E37 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4449 S10E37 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4448 S08E42 Cao/B 1/0/0
    AR4447 S16W02 Dai/B 0/0/0
    AR4446 S16E43 Fho/BG 1/0/0
    AR4445 N07E12 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4444 S21E04 Cso/B 0/0/0
    AR4443 S16W57 Cso/B 0/0/0
    2026-05-26 14:22:06.270Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-05-26 14:20:21.537Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-05-26 14:19:50.663Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-05-26 14:19:46.627Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-05-26 14:19:17.593Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2

    Monitor the evolution of active regions AR4448 and AR4446 for signs of magnetic field restructuring that could trigger M-class flare activity.