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

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-07-14 16:00 UTC
Quiet solar conditions persist with moderate radio flux levels
SOLAR: MODERATE
GEO: QUIET

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

The solar environment remains currently quiet, with minimal geomagnetic disturbance observed or expected. While solar radio flux remains at a healthy moderate level, flare activity is limited to low-level C-class events.

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
1.3
0–9 scale · ≥5 = geomagnetic storm

F10.7 Solar Flux
147.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

Current geomagnetic conditions are stable with a Kp-index of 1.3. F10.7 radio flux is holding steady at 147 sfu, indicating a background level of activity consistent with moderate solar cycle progression. There are currently six active regions on the solar disk, but none are exhibiting significant magnetic complexity.

Key Metric

The current F10.7 radio flux of 147 sfu is the most relevant metric, as it confirms sustained, moderate solar activity that supports favorable high-frequency radio communication conditions despite the lack of major flares.

Geomagnetic activity is expected to remain low over the next 24 hours, with the Kp-index projected to briefly peak near 3.67 before subsiding. No significant geomagnetic storms are anticipated, and radio propagation should remain largely unaffected.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes. The current solar wind parameters are insufficient to drive significant auroral displays beyond the typical polar regions.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4482 S09W56 Hhx/A 1/0/0
AR4487 N09W53 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4489 S07E54 Hsx/A 0/0/0
2026-07-14 00:08:27.203Space Weather Message Code: ALTK04
2026-07-13 23:50:18.933Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-07-13 10:27:53.953Space Weather Message Code: ALTEF3
2026-07-12 21:01:57.203Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
2026-07-12 15:03:18.830Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05

Monitor AR4482 and AR4489 for any changes in magnetic configuration that could increase the probability of M-class flares in the coming 24 hours.