Latest Helios Report

  • Solar Watch — May 22, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-22 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains low with quiet geomagnetic conditions expected
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    5
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Solar activity is currently low, with no significant geomagnetic storms reported or expected in the next 24 hours. While flare probabilities remain elevated due to complex sunspot configurations, actual output remains subdued.

    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
    99.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The geomagnetic field is currently quiet with a Kp-index of 1.3, reflecting a stable solar wind environment. Although 29 active regions are present on the disk, X-ray flux remains at background levels. The F10.7 index is hovering near 99 sfu, signaling a moderate density in the solar atmosphere.

    Key Metric

    The 35% probability for X-class flares is the primary metric to watch, as it suggests the potential for sudden, high-energy events despite the current period of relative calm.

    Conditions are expected to stay in the quiet range for the next 24 hours, with the Kp-index likely to settle below 2.0. No significant solar energetic particle events or geomagnetic disturbances are anticipated during this period.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is restricted to high-latitude regions, primarily near the poles. Mid-latitude observers should not expect any significant aurora activity over the next day.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4441 N08W45 Eai/BG 0/0/0
    AR4436 N18W90 Csi/B 4/0/0
    AR4439 N07W02 Cao/B 0/0/0
    AR4444 S21E65 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4443 S16E10 Dao/B 1/0/0
    2026-05-21 05:09:08.390Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-05-20 10:06:55.493Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-05-19 23:56:50.663Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-05-19 20:57:51.727Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-05-19 16:42:16.093Space Weather Message Code: WARK04

    Monitor AR4441 for magnetic complexity, as its ‘Eai’ classification suggests it has the structural potential for flare development that could shift the current quiet status.