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  • Solar Watch — September 19, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

    ☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-19 04:00 UTC
    QUIET

    Solar activity is currently low, with the planetary K-index at 2.3 and F10.7 flux holding steady at 94.0 sfu. Geomagnetic conditions are stable, and no significant solar storms are impacting Earth at this time.

    HMI Continuum Intensity

    Visible light · 0 active regions

    SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

    Extreme UV · 304 Å

    Kp Index
    2.3
    5 or above = storm

    Geomagnetic
    G0
    24 h max: G0

    X-Ray
    A/B
    quiet


    ⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
    Next 24 h

    Conditions are expected to remain quiet over the next 24 hours, with the K-index predicted to fluctuate between 1 and 2. No significant geomagnetic disturbances are forecasted for this period.

    🌌 Aurora

    Aurora activity will be limited to high-latitude regions near the poles.

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    There is no significant visibility expected for mid-latitude observers at 40-60°N.

    👁 Watch for

    Monitor the M-class flare probability of 40%, as sudden eruptive activity from the 25 active regions could shift conditions rapidly.

    ▸ Detailed readings

    Radio blackout
     R0
    (24 h max R0)
    Radiation
     S0
    (24 h max S0)
    F10.7
     94.0
    sfu

    NOAA messages
    2026-09-16 05:38  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
    2026-09-16 00:34  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
    2026-09-15 18:56  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
    2026-09-15 17:37  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
    2026-09-14 11:03  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)


    Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h