Solar Watch — August 07, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-07 16:00 UTC
QUIET

Geomagnetic conditions remain quiet with a Kp-index of 1.7, though solar activity is elevated due to a high F10.7 flux of 176 sfu. While current conditions are calm, a minor increase in geomagnetic unrest is expected over the next few hours.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 5 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
1.7
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic activity is expected to rise slightly to unsettled levels (Kp up to 3.67) during the next 24 hours. Conditions should return to quiet levels by early August 8th as the transient influence passes.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes.

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The current activity is insufficient to push the auroral oval far enough south for observers in the 40-60°N range.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the M-class flare probability, currently at 40%, from active regions AR4504 and AR4503, as these hold the potential to alter the space weather environment on short notice.

▸ 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
AR4504 S20E45 Bxi/BG 0/0/0
AR4498 N14W70 Hax/A 0/0/0
AR4500 N19W68 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4503 S17E27 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4502 S07W66 Cao/B 0/0/0
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