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  • Solar Watch — October 10, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-10 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    The Sun remains relatively quiet today, characterized by low-level C-class flare activity and a stable 10.7cm radio flux of 109 sfu. Geomagnetic conditions are currently calm, with a minor increase in activity expected over the next 12 hours.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 5 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    2.3
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G1

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 30 possible · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic activity is forecast to rise slightly to Kp 3 over the next 12 hours, remaining in the unsettled category. No significant geomagnetic storms are expected, and flare activity will likely persist at a low, sporadic C-class level.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes (40-60°N) given the current and forecasted geomagnetic indices.

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    Observers at high polar latitudes may see faint or isolated auroral activity during the peak of the unsettled period.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4549 for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity, as it has been the primary contributor to today’s C-class flare activity.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     109.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4545 N18W46 Dao/B 0/0/0
    AR4551 S13E71 Dao/B 1/0/0
    AR4548 S13W14 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4552 N22W21 Cao/B 0/0/0
    AR4549 N10W41 Eki/BGD 12/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-10-09 16:36  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
    2026-10-09 10:01  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-10-09 01:29  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-10-08 16:46  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
    2026-10-08 16:44  ALTTP4 (ALTTP4)


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