Latest Helios Report

  • Solar Watch — July 08, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-08 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains stable with moderate background flux
    SOLAR: UNSETTLED
    GEO: QUIET

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

    The sun is currently in a quiet state with geomagnetic conditions remaining at G0 levels. While solar flare activity is subdued, elevated radio flux suggests the solar atmosphere remains energetic.

    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
    2.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    144.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    Current geomagnetic activity is at Kp 2.7, indicating quiet to unsettled conditions. The F10.7 flux index stands at 144.0 sfu, providing a steady baseline for ionospheric density. Solar activity is being driven by three primary active regions, with AR4482 recently producing an M-class flare, though no widespread impacts have been recorded.

    Key Metric

    The 55% probability of M-class flares, which indicates that while the sun is quiet now, the potential for localized radio interference remains notable for operators.

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet with Kp values oscillating between 1.3 and 1.7. We anticipate continued C-class flare activity, with a non-negligible 55% probability of additional M-class flares as the active regions continue their transit.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora activity is currently restricted to high-latitude polar regions. There is no expectation of visible auroras at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) within the next 24 hours.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4481 N14E07 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4482 S09E40 Eki/BG 0/1/0
    AR4485 S11W15 Cso/B 1/0/0
    2026-07-07 23:18:39.870Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-07-07 14:56:18.523Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
    2026-07-07 14:43:50.050Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-07-07 05:07:12.617Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
    2026-07-07 05:06:59.600Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3

    Monitor AR4482 for further magnetic complexity changes, as this region remains the primary source for potential M-class flare activity over the next 12-24 hours.