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  • Solar Watch — October 27, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-27 05:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Solar activity is currently stable with a quiet geomagnetic field. No significant space weather impacts are expected for Earth’s systems over the next 24 hours.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 2 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    1.7
    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 hovering between 0 and 1.

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    No significant solar flares or coronal mass ejections are anticipated, resulting in nominal conditions for satellite operations and radio communications.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes; observers in high-latitude regions may see only minimal, naturally occurring auroral activity.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the evolution of active region AR4561 as it nears the solar limb, as its current flare activity, though minor, is the primary source of solar output fluctuation.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     100.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4561 S11W77 Dai/B 5/0/0
    AR4562 S17E49 Axx/A 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-10-26 05:17  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-10-23 19:55  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-10-23 19:27  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-10-22 00:03  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
    2026-10-21 22:28  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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