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

Solar Flare Activity — Last 12 Hours
Peak: M-class @ 15:14 UTC (46 min ago)
  M @ 14:41 UTC  ·  M @ 15:12 UTC  ·  M @ 15:43 UTC

☀ HELIOS SOLAR WATCH · 2026-05-07 16:00 UTC
Elevated flare activity noted; geomagnetic conditions remain quiet.
SOLAR: MODERATE
GEO: UNSETTLED

Active Regions
4
X-Ray
M1–M4

While geomagnetic conditions remain currently quiet with a Kp of 0.7, solar activity is notably elevated due to a series of M-class flares. The solar environment is becoming increasingly dynamic as active regions evolve.

HMI Continuum Intensity

HMI Continuum · Visible Light

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

SUVI 304Å · Extreme Ultraviolet

R1
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
155.0
sfu · >150 = high activity

The sun is currently exhibiting high levels of eruptive activity, with three M-class flares recorded within the last 90 minutes. Despite this, the terrestrial magnetic field remains undisturbed as these flares have not yet been associated with significant Earth-directed coronal mass ejections. The F10.7 flux index remains high at 155 sfu, reflecting robust solar activity and providing a favorable environment for high-frequency radio propagation.

Key Metric

The current series of M-class flares indicates a magnetically active solar atmosphere that requires monitoring for potential Earth-directed coronal mass ejections.

Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain largely quiet, with a brief uptick to Kp 4 (unsettled) possible later today as minor solar wind influences arrive. Flare activity will likely remain high, with a 30% probability of further M-class events as active regions maintain complex magnetic configurations.

🌌 Aurora Outlook

Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes (40-60°N). Observers should anticipate a quiet night for space weather effects despite the current solar flaring.

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4432 N14W14 Cai/B 0/0/0
AR4435 N23E24 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4433 S17E16 Cao/B 1/0/0
AR4431 S16W30 Cao/B 1/0/0
2026-05-05 02:49:25.467Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
2026-05-04 23:55:23.583Space Weather Message Code: ALTK05
2026-05-04 23:39:44.003Space Weather Message Code: WARK04
2026-05-04 23:39:43.977Space Weather Message Code: WARK05
2026-05-04 23:39:43.937Space Weather Message Code: WARK06

Monitor the evolution of AR4433 and AR4431, as their complex magnetic configurations pose the highest risk for additional M-class or potentially X-class flare activity in the next 24 hours.