Solar Watch — October 08, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-08 04:00 UTC
QUIET

The sun remains in a period of relative calm with current geomagnetic conditions at quiet levels. Solar activity is characterized by low-level C-class flaring, posing no significant impact to Earth systems.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 5 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


⚠ Electron flux F3 reached · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic stability is expected to persist over the next 24 hours, with the K-index remaining at 1.0.

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While flare activity may continue at a low level, the current configuration of active regions lacks the magnetic complexity to produce major eruptive events.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora activity is currently restricted to high-latitude polar regions.

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Mid-latitude observers should not expect any visible activity under these quiet conditions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor AR4549 for any sudden increase in magnetic complexity or impulsive flare growth that could deviate from the current quiet trend.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 118.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4550 S15W22 Bxo/B 0/0/0
AR4548 S12E13 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4547 N15W73 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4545 N18W19 Dao/B 0/0/0
AR4549 N10W13 Dai/BGD 7/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-10-07 05:04  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-10-06 16:33  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
2026-10-06 06:15  ALTTP2 (ALTTP2)
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