Solar activity is currently trending toward quiet levels following recent minor storming. A temporary uptick in geomagnetic activity is expected later this evening as the Earth moves through residual solar wind structures.
⚠ Kp 4 expected · 4 more below
Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain calm through the next few hours before a brief increase to Kp 4.67 around 21:00 UTC. Following this, conditions are projected to return to a stable Kp 2.67 by early tomorrow morning.
Aurora visibility for mid-latitudes is currently low.
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While the expected minor uptick at 21:00 UTC might provide a brief opportunity for high-latitude observers to see faint activity, significant displays are not expected for mid-latitudes.
Monitor the geomagnetic response around 21:00 UTC to determine if the expected increase in solar wind interaction impacts satellite orientation or local high-frequency radio propagation.
▸ Detailed readings
R0
(24 h max R0)
S0
(24 h max S0)
104.0
sfu
| Region | Location | Class | Flares C/M/X |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR4564 | N04E29 | Dri/B | 1/0/0 |
| AR4565 | N13E48 | Hsx/A | 0/0/0 |
Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h