Latest Helios Report

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

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-14 16:00 UTC
    Quiet solar conditions persist with moderate radio flux levels
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

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

    The solar environment remains currently quiet, with minimal geomagnetic disturbance observed or expected. While solar radio flux remains at a healthy moderate level, flare activity is limited to low-level C-class events.

    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
    1.3
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    147.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    Current geomagnetic conditions are stable with a Kp-index of 1.3. F10.7 radio flux is holding steady at 147 sfu, indicating a background level of activity consistent with moderate solar cycle progression. There are currently six active regions on the solar disk, but none are exhibiting significant magnetic complexity.

    Key Metric

    The current F10.7 radio flux of 147 sfu is the most relevant metric, as it confirms sustained, moderate solar activity that supports favorable high-frequency radio communication conditions despite the lack of major flares.

    Geomagnetic activity is expected to remain low over the next 24 hours, with the Kp-index projected to briefly peak near 3.67 before subsiding. No significant geomagnetic storms are anticipated, and radio propagation should remain largely unaffected.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes. The current solar wind parameters are insufficient to drive significant auroral displays beyond the typical polar regions.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4482 S09W56 Hhx/A 1/0/0
    AR4487 N09W53 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4489 S07E54 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    2026-07-14 00:08:27.203Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
    2026-07-13 23:50:18.933Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-07-13 10:27:53.953Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-12 21:01:57.203Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
    2026-07-12 15:03:18.830Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05

    Monitor AR4482 and AR4489 for any changes in magnetic configuration that could increase the probability of M-class flares in the coming 24 hours.