Latest Helios Report

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

    ☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-06 04:00 UTC
    Solar activity remains low with quiet geomagnetic conditions
    SOLAR: MODERATE
    GEO: QUIET

    Active Regions
    8
    X-Ray
    A/B (quiet)

    Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet following a brief period of instability yesterday. The sun remains productive with moderate flare activity, but no significant impacts are expected in the next 24 hours.

    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 planetary K-index sits at a stable 0.7, indicating a magnetically calm environment. The F10.7 solar radio flux is at 147.0 sfu, reflecting a moderately active solar disk. Eight active regions are currently tracked, though none are showing signs of high-energy eruptive potential at this time.

    Key Metric

    The current planetary K-index of 0.7 confirms a stable geomagnetic environment with no immediate threat to infrastructure or satellite operations.

    Expect the Kp-index to fluctuate between 1 and 2 over the next 24 hours, maintaining quiet G0 conditions. While there is a 90% probability of C-class flares, current magnetic configurations of the active regions suggest significant solar events are unlikely.

    🌌 Aurora Outlook

    Aurora activity is expected to remain restricted to high-latitude regions, with no visibility anticipated for mid-latitudes. Observers in polar regions may see minor, baseline auroral activity.

    Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
    AR4433 S16E43 Dso/B 1/0/0
    AR4425 N06W75 Hsx/A 2/0/0
    AR4432 N13E12 Cai/B 1/0/0
    AR4429 S05W33 Cai/BG 0/0/0
    AR4431 S16W01 Eso/B 1/0/0
    AR4428 S23W78 Eso/B 0/0/0
    AR4434 N12E36 Axx/A 0/0/0
    AR4435 N23E51 Hsx/A 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 the magnetic complexity of AR4429, which is currently the region exhibiting the most complex beta-gamma classification on the disk.