Solar Watch — August 26, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-08-26 04:00 UTC
QUIET

Solar activity is currently stable with very low geomagnetic impact, though Active Region 4513 maintains a potential for moderate-intensity solar flares. Earth’s magnetosphere remains settled with no active storm conditions.

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 30 possible · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain at quiet levels, with Kp values unlikely to exceed 1.0. Flare activity will likely remain dominated by C-class events, with a persistent 30% chance of further M-class eruptions from AR4513.

🌌 Aurora

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

more

No significant displays are expected for mid-latitude observers in the coming 24 hours.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the magnetic complexity of AR4513; any sudden increase in its magnetic configuration could escalate flare intensity despite the current quiet geomagnetic environment.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 101.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4517 N10W17 Dai/BG 0/0/0
AR4515 S07E09 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4513 N04W04 Ekc/BGD 3/4/0
AR4516 N16W68 Dso/BG 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-08-25 18:38  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
2026-08-25 10:27  X-ray flare M5 summary (SUMXM5)
2026-08-25 10:20  SUM10R (SUM10R)
2026-08-25 10:15  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
2026-08-25 10:01  X-ray flare MF reached (ALTXMF)


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