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  • Solar Watch — May 09, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-09 16:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains stable with high F10.7 flux levels
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    4
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Solar activity is currently stable with geomagnetic conditions remaining at quiet levels. Despite a high solar radio flux of 157 sfu, flare productivity remains restricted to low-level C-class events.

    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
    157.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The sun is currently quiet with six active regions contributing to a steady F10.7 flux of 157 sfu, indicating a robust solar cycle phase. X-ray flux is holding in the A/B range, reflecting minimal impulsive activity. Current Kp-index readings are at a nominal 1.3, suggesting no immediate geomagnetic disturbances affecting Earth’s magnetosphere.

    Key Metric

    The F10.7 flux of 157 sfu is the key indicator, confirming that despite the lack of storms, the solar atmosphere remains energetic and well-primed for potential activity.

    Expect stable geomagnetic conditions for the next 24 hours, with the Kp-index peaking briefly at 3.0 before settling back to quieter levels. Solar flare activity will likely remain dominated by small C-class events from active region AR4432.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N). Observers should anticipate only standard high-latitude auroral activity consistent with quiet geomagnetic conditions.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4432 N13W42 Dai/BG 8/0/0
    AR4431 S15W61 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4435 N24W01 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4433 S16W13 Cao/B 0/0/0
    2026-05-08 17:25:25.267Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-05-07 16:37:40.453Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
    2026-05-05 02:49:25.467Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
    2026-05-04 23:55:23.583Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
    2026-05-04 23:39:44.003Space Weather Message Code: WARK04

    Monitor active region AR4432 for any signs of magnetic complexity evolution that could transition from C-class flare production to higher intensity events.