☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-05 04:00 UTC
UNSETTLED
Geomagnetic activity is currently tapering off from a G2 (moderate) storm experienced over the last 24 hours. The solar environment is trending toward a quiet state as the recent impulse dissipates.
Visible light · 4 active regions
Extreme UV · 304 Å
Kp Index
4.0
5 or above = storm
Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0
X-Ray
A/B
quiet
⚠ Kp 5 (G1) reached · 4 more below
Next 24 h
Geomagnetic conditions are expected to reach quiet levels (Kp < 3) within the next 12 hours. Activity will remain unsettled through the immediate window, with no significant solar radiation storms or radio blackouts projected.
🌌 Aurora
Aurora visibility is currently limited to high latitudes; observers in mid-latitudes are unlikely to see significant activity as the geomagnetic field stabilizes.
👁 Watch for
Monitor the magnetic orientation of AR4548 as it rotates further onto the disk for any potential for sudden flare activity.
▸ Detailed readings
Radio blackout
R0
(24 h max R0)
R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
S0
(24 h max S0)
S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
143.0
sfu
143.0
sfu
| Region | Location | Class | Flares C/M/X |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR4548 | S11E51 | Hsx/A | 0/0/0 |
| AR4546 | S19W74 | Hrx/A | 0/0/0 |
| AR4547 | N15W33 | Cro/B | 0/0/0 |
| AR4545 | N20E20 | Cro/B | 0/0/0 |
NOAA messages
2026-10-05 03:52 Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-10-05 03:50 Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
2026-10-05 01:56 Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-10-04 20:58 Kp 6 (G2) reached (ALTK06)
2026-10-04 18:47 Kp 6 (G2) expected (WARK06)
Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h