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

Solar Flare Activity — Last 12 Hours
Peak: M-class @ 14:19 UTC (1h 41min ago)
  M @ 14:18 UTC

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-07 16:00 UTC
Solar activity remains quiet; monitoring active region AR4482 for potential flares
SOLAR: QUIET
GEO: QUIET

Active Regions
3
X-Ray
A/B (quiet)

Geomagnetic conditions are currently quiet with a Kp-index of 1.0. While solar activity is generally low, a recent M-class flare suggests the potential for continued impulsive eruptions.

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
1.0
0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

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

The Earth’s magnetic field is stable, with no current geomagnetic storming. The F10.7 solar flux is at a moderate 142.0 sfu, supported by seven active regions on the solar disk. AR4482 stands out with a complex ‘Eki/BG’ magnetic configuration, warranting close observation.

Key Metric

The M-class flare probability of 55% is the most important metric, as it indicates a sustained risk of sudden radio communication interference on the sunlit side of Earth.

Geomagnetic activity is expected to remain low, with Kp levels hovering around 1.33 for the next 24 hours. The probability of M-class flares remains elevated at 55%, though no significant proton events are anticipated.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Aurora visibility is restricted to high-latitude regions. Observers at mid-latitudes should not expect significant auroral displays under current conditions.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4485 N11W13 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4481 N14E07 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4482 S09E42 Eki/BG 0/0/0
2026-07-07 14:56:18.523Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP4
2026-07-07 14:43:50.050Space Weather Message Code: ALTTP2
2026-07-07 05:07:12.617Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
2026-07-07 05:06:59.600Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
2026-07-07 05:03:30.530Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3

Monitor the evolution of AR4482, as its complex magnetic structure is the most likely candidate for further M-class solar flares.