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  • Solar Watch — May 06, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-06 16:00 UTC
    Quiet geomagnetic conditions prevail with moderate solar flux levels
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    7
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Solar activity remains at low levels with the geomagnetic field currently in a quiet state. While the F10.7 flux index is at a moderate 147 sfu, no significant solar energetic particle events or geomagnetic disturbances are present.

    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
    0.7
    0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

    F10.7 Solar Flux
    147.0
    sfu · >150 = high activity

    The Sun remains quiet with a Kp-index of 0.7, indicating minimal interaction with Earth’s magnetosphere. Seven active regions are currently visible on the solar disk, though their magnetic complexity remains low, limiting the potential for significant eruptive events. X-ray flux is holding steady at background levels, and no solar radiation storms are observed.

    Key Metric

    The current F10.7 solar flux of 147 sfu indicates moderate levels of solar extreme ultraviolet radiation, which supports robust ionospheric conditions but poses no threat to satellite drag or radio propagation.

    Expect geomagnetic conditions to remain quiet, with Kp indices hovering between 2.0 and 2.7 over the next 24 hours. Solar activity will likely consist of minor C-class flare production, which will have no impact on terrestrial infrastructure or communications.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes. Observers at high latitudes may see only faint, stable auroral activity, as solar wind conditions are currently insufficient to drive significant geomagnetic storms.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4432 N13W01 Cri/B 0/0/0
    AR4434 N12E22 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4425 N05W88 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4433 S16E30 Dso/B 0/0/0
    AR4435 N23E38 Hsx/A 0/0/0
    AR4431 S16W15 Cao/B 1/0/0
    AR4429 S05W47 Cri/B 0/0/0
    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
    2026-05-04 23:39:43.977Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
    2026-05-04 23:39:43.937Space Weather Message Code: WARK06

    Monitor active region AR4433 for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity, as its current configuration suggests a modest potential for producing impulsive solar flares.