Solar Watch — August 07, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-07 04:00 UTC
QUIET

Geomagnetic activity is currently at very low levels with no significant storm activity detected. While the solar environment remains quiet, F10.7 flux remains elevated, indicating a high level of underlying solar cycle activity.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 4 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
0.3
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 Kp levels peaking no higher than 2.67. No significant geomagnetic or radiation storms are anticipated during this period.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora activity is expected to be minimal.

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Observers at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) should not expect to see auroral displays under current conditions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor AR4503 as it rotates further into view; its magnetic complexity may influence potential flare activity over the next 24 hours.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 176.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4498 N14W56 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4500 N19W53 Hrx/A 0/0/0
AR4503 S17E41 Dro/B 0/0/0
AR4502 S07W53 Dao/B 1/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-08-04 08:10  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-08-03 02:53  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
2026-08-02 18:01  Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
2026-08-02 17:48  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)
2026-08-02 17:12  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)


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