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  • Solar Watch — October 02, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-02 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Solar conditions are currently quiet, characterized by low-level flare activity and a stable F10.7 flux of 124 sfu. A modest increase in geomagnetic activity is anticipated within the next 24 hours as solar wind conditions evolve.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 3 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    1.0
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G1

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Electron flux F3 reached · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Geomagnetic conditions are expected to reach the unsettled Kp 4 level by 12:00 UTC on October 2nd.

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    No significant radio blackouts are anticipated, though there is a 60% probability of isolated C-class flares as the active regions transit the solar disk.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) under current Kp 1-4 conditions.

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    Observers at high polar latitudes may see minor activity as the Kp-index trends toward 4.0 later today.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor AR4545, currently at N20E61, as its evolving magnetic complexity remains the primary source for potential higher-intensity flaring.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     124.0
    sfu

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4544 S09W43 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4545 N20E61 Bxo/B 1/0/0
    AR4535 N11W72 Dso/B 0/0/0
    NOAA messages
    2026-10-01 14:30  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
    2026-10-01 14:28  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-09-30 03:39  ALTTP4 (ALTTP4)
    2026-09-30 03:38  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
    2026-09-27 00:40  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)


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