Solar Watch — August 11, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-11 04:00 UTC
QUIET

Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with the planetary K-index at 1.0. While solar activity remains low, the F10.7 solar radio flux is elevated at 201 sfu, indicating high solar output without significant explosive events.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 3 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
1.0
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 20 possible · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Expect geomagnetic conditions to remain unsettled to quiet over the next 24 hours, with Kp levels expected to hover between 2.0 and 2.7.

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No significant space weather disturbances are anticipated, and the probability of solar radiation storms remains near zero.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora activity is expected to be limited to high latitudes.

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Observers at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) are unlikely to see any displays under current conditions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the magnetic evolution of AR4506 as it rotates toward the center of the solar disk, as its potential for flare development is the primary factor to watch over the coming days.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 201.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4504 S19W14 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4503 S18W27 Bxi/B 0/0/0
AR4506 N10E27 Bxo/B 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-08-09 13:38  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
2026-08-08 21:08  Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
2026-08-08 20:35  Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)
2026-08-08 20:30  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-08-08 20:29  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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