Latest Helios Report

  • Solar Watch — July 13, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-13 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity subsiding as geomagnetic conditions return to quiet levels
    SOLAR: UNSETTLED
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    4
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Geomagnetic activity is currently subsiding following a period of minor unrest. The solar environment remains stable with no active storm conditions present.

    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 planetary K-index has dropped to 2.0, reflecting a calm magnetosphere. While the F10.7 flux remains at a elevated level of 153 sfu, signaling a healthy active sun, X-ray flux remains in the background A/B range. AR4485 remains the most notable feature, though its potential for significant eruptive activity has diminished as it rotates toward the western limb.

    Key Metric

    The current Kp-index of 2.0 indicates a stable geomagnetic field, meaning no near-term disruptions to power grids or satellite navigation systems.

    Conditions are expected to remain quiet over the next 24 hours. The K-index is forecast to trend downward, settling below 2.0 by the latter half of the period.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes. Observers should anticipate no significant auroral activity during this quiet interval.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4488 N23W25 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4482 S08W29 Cho/B 0/0/0
    AR4485 S10W82 Eac/BG 5/1/0
    AR4487 N09W28 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    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
    2026-07-12 03:46:36.093Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04

    Monitor AR4485 as it approaches the western limb; any late-stage eruptive activity there is unlikely to have a significant geoeffective impact on Earth.