Latest Helios Report

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

    Solar Flare Activity — Last 12 Hours
    Peak: M-class @ 17:57 UTC (10h 3min ago)
      M @ 16:25 UTC  ·  M @ 17:55 UTC  ·  M @ 19:05 UTC  ·  M @ 21:22 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-06 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains unsettled with high potential for M-class flares
    SOLAR: QUIET
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    6
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently unsettled but quiet, while solar flare potential remains high following a recent series of M-class eruptions. The solar disk contains 30 active regions, indicating a complex and dynamic surface.

    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
    141.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The planetary K-index is hovering around 2.7, reflecting calm magnetospheric conditions. F10.7 solar radio flux is holding steady at 141.0 sfu, supporting elevated ionization levels. While current X-ray flux is quiet, the 55% probability of M-class flares suggests that the visible active regions remain magnetically unstable.

    Key Metric

    The 55% M-class flare probability is the most significant metric, as it highlights the sustained magnetic instability across multiple active regions.

    Expect geomagnetic conditions to oscillate between quiet and unsettled, with Kp levels likely peaking near 4.0 before tapering off later today. Solar flare activity will likely continue, with a primary focus on regions that have shown recent energetic output.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes under current conditions. Observers at very high latitudes may see minor auroral activity, but conditions are currently insufficient for widespread displays.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4482 S08E62 Cso/B 0/0/0
    AR4481 N14E33 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4478 S05W74 Eko/BG 0/0/0
    AR4485 S09E13 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4484 N14E05 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    AR4483 S07W29 Bxo/B 0/0/0
    2026-07-05 18:22:46.227Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
    2026-07-05 18:09:38.040Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
    2026-07-05 18:02:15.837Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
    2026-07-05 18:00:26.950Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF
    2026-07-05 16:59:36.410Space Weather Message Code: WARK04

    Monitor the evolution of AR4478 as it approaches the western limb for any signs of late-stage eruptive behavior or flare development.