Solar Watch — October 07, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-07 04:00 UTC
QUIET

Geomagnetic activity has returned to quiet levels following a brief period of unsettled conditions. Solar output remains moderate, with no significant disturbances impacting the near-Earth environment.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 0 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
1.0
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 30 possible · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Conditions are expected to remain quiet over the next 24 hours. The K-index will likely hover near 2.0, with no significant geomagnetic storms anticipated for Earth.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is currently limited to high-latitude regions.

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Observers at mid-latitudes should not expect significant auroral displays, as the geomagnetic environment is insufficient to drive the oval equatorward.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the four currently active regions for any sudden growth in magnetic complexity that could trigger a transition from C-class to M-class flare activity.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 123.0
sfu

NOAA messages
2026-10-06 16:33  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
2026-10-06 06:15  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
2026-10-06 05:07  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-10-06 03:43  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-10-05 03:52  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)


Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h