Latest Helios Report

  • Solar Watch — July 13, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-13 16:01 UTC
    Geomagnetic conditions remain quiet with elevated solar flux
    SOLAR: QUIET
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    2
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Solar activity is currently quiet with no significant geomagnetic storms, though the Kp-index is forecast to rise slightly to unsettled levels in the coming hours. Solar flux remains high at 153 sfu, indicating a robust active solar disk.

    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
    2.0
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    153.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The Earth’s magnetic field is currently stable at a Kp-index of 2.0, reflecting a lack of major solar wind impacts. With six active regions currently visible, the solar environment is active, though X-ray flux remains in the quiet B-range. The 153 sfu radio flux measurement confirms sustained high levels of solar activity consistent with the current cycle progression.

    Key Metric

    The Kp-index forecast of 4.33 is the primary metric to monitor, as it approaches the threshold for minor geomagnetic disturbances.

    Expect a gradual increase in geomagnetic activity over the next 24 hours, with Kp levels potentially reaching 4.0 (unsettled) by late today. Solar flare probabilities remain weighted toward C-class events, with minimal risk of major M or X-class disruptions.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is restricted to high-latitude regions. Observers at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) are unlikely to see activity, as the predicted Kp-index of 4.0 remains below the threshold for significant southward displacement of the auroral oval.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4489 S07E67 Hax/A 0/0/0
    AR4482 S09W43 Cko/B 0/0/0
    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
    2026-07-12 14:11:40.570Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
    2026-07-12 05:32:05.277Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3

    Monitor the development of active region AR4489, currently located at S07E67, for potential rapid growth or magnetic complexity that could increase flare probability.