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

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-07 04:00 UTC
Quiet geomagnetic conditions persist with moderate solar flux levels
SOLAR: QUIET
GEO: QUIET

Active Regions
4
X-Ray
A/B (quiet)

Solar activity remains currently stable with quiet geomagnetic conditions across the globe. While the Sun is visually active with 29 active regions, no significant eruptive events are impacting Earth’s magnetosphere at this time.

HMI Continuum Intensity

HMI Continuum · Visible Light

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

SUVI 304Å · Extreme Ultraviolet

R0
Radio Blackouts
24h max: R0

S0
Solar Radiation
24h max: S0

G0
Geomagnetic Storm
24h max: G0

Planetary Kp-Index
0.7
0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

F10.7 Solar Flux
142.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

The planetary K-index is resting at 0.7, indicating a very stable geomagnetic environment. Solar radio flux (F10.7) is measured at 142 sfu, reflecting a moderate level of solar output suitable for radio propagation. Current X-ray flux levels remain in the A/B background range, confirming the absence of significant flaring activity over the last several hours.

Key Metric

The F10.7 solar flux of 142 sfu is the most important metric, as it indicates a healthy, moderate level of solar ionization that continues to support stable high-frequency radio communication.

Expect geomagnetic conditions to remain quiet, with Kp indices hovering between 1 and 2 for the next 24 hours. While the probability of C-class flares remains high at 95%, the likelihood of significant M-class flares remains moderate, with no immediate threat of terrestrial impact.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Aurora activity is currently restricted to high-latitude polar regions. With no geomagnetic storming forecast, there is no expectation of aurora visibility for mid-latitude observers at this time.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4478 S05W90 Eko/BG 0/0/0
AR4482 S09E54 Eko/BG 0/0/0
AR4485 S11W01 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4481 N14E20 Axx/A 0/0/0
2026-07-06 11:50:00.833Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
2026-07-05 18:22:46.227Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
2026-07-05 18:09:38.040Space Weather Message Code: SUMXM5
2026-07-05 18:02:15.837Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
2026-07-05 18:00:26.950Space Weather Message Code: ALTXMF

Monitor AR4482, currently positioned at S09E54, for potential magnetic evolution that could increase the probability of M-class flares as it rotates closer to the solar meridian.