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  • Solar Watch — October 14, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-14 16:00 UTC
    QUIET

    The Sun remains in a relatively quiet state with minimal flare activity. Geomagnetic conditions are currently calm, though a brief period of unsettled activity is anticipated through the next 24 hours.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 8 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 4 expected · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic activity is expected to rise slightly, peaking near a Kp-index of 3.67 during the evening of October 14th. Conditions should return to a quieter state by the early hours of October 15th as the minor disturbance passes.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes.

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    Observers in high-latitude regions, such as northern Canada or Scandinavia, may see limited activity given the unsettled forecast, but general displays are unlikely.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4551 and AR4557 for any sudden increases in magnetic complexity, as these regions currently hold the highest potential for minor solar flares.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     103.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4558 S08W34 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4555 S07W43 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4551 S15E07 Eki/BGD 2/0/0
    AR4556 N03E45 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4548 S13W79 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4554 N07E33 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4557 N07E43 Cro/B 0/0/0
    AR4553 N06E20 Axx/A 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-10-13 20:58  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-10-11 19:11  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-10-11 17:02  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
    2026-10-10 21:45  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
    2026-10-10 19:27  Kp 7 (G3) reached (ALTK07)


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