Solar Watch — August 14, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-14 16:00 UTC
QUIET

Solar activity is currently quiet, though a rise in geomagnetic activity to Kp 4 is anticipated within the next 24 hours. The solar disk remains moderately active with several sunspot regions present.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 7 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

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to become unsettled, with Kp levels climbing to 4.0 by 21:00 UTC today.

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We anticipate a continuation of minor C-class flare activity, while the likelihood of significant M- or X-class events remains low at 10% and 1%, respectively.

🌌 Aurora

At a Kp of 4, auroral activity will be confined to high latitudes.

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Observers in northern Canada, Scandinavia, and high-latitude regions may see weak displays, but visibility at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) is not expected.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the magnetic complexity of sunspot region AR4507, as its classification as Dsi suggests it is the most likely candidate for any unexpected impulsive activity.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 165.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4503 S17W67 Cao/B 1/0/0
AR4508 N07E27 Cso/B 1/0/0
AR4511 S09E53 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4507 N04W00 Dsi/BG 0/0/0
AR4509 N11W75 Cao/B 0/0/0
AR4506 N11W17 Bxo/B 1/0/0
AR4510 N12W29 Cao/B 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-08-14 10:54  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-08-14 07:15  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
2026-08-11 20:55  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
2026-08-11 11:41  Proton flux UD summary (SUMSUD)
2026-08-11 10:47  Proton flux UD expected (WARSUD)


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