☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-06 04:00 UTC
QUIET
Geomagnetic conditions are currently unsettled at Kp 3.0 following recent minor M-class flare activity. Solar conditions remain moderate with no significant ongoing geomagnetic storms.
⚡ Flare activity — last 12 h
Peak: M @ 18:48 UTC (9h 12min ago) · M @ 18:46 UTC
Visible light · 4 active regions
Extreme UV · 304 Å
Kp Index
3.0
5 or above = storm
Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0
X-Ray
A/B
quiet
⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
Next 24 h
Geomagnetic activity is expected to remain unsettled but should gradually decrease to quiet levels over the next 24 hours.
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No significant storming is currently anticipated, though the 60% probability for C-class flares maintains a baseline of activity.
🌌 Aurora
Aurora visibility is currently limited to high-latitude regions.
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Observers at 40-60°N are unlikely to see auroral displays at current Kp levels.
👁 Watch for
Monitor AR4545 for further flare development, as its complex magnetic configuration continues to pose a 15% risk for additional M-class flares.
▸ Detailed readings
Radio blackout
R0
(24 h max R0)
R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
S0
(24 h max S0)
S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
131.0
sfu
131.0
sfu
| Region | Location | Class | Flares C/M/X |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR4549 | N10E15 | Dai/BGD | 1/0/0 |
| AR4548 | S12E38 | Hsx/A | 0/0/0 |
| AR4545 | N20E07 | Dro/BG | 1/1/0 |
| AR4547 | N15W46 | Bxi/B | 1/0/0 |
NOAA messages
2026-10-06 03:43 Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-10-05 18:47 Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-10-05 03:52 Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-10-05 03:50 Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
2026-10-04 20:58 Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h