☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-22 16:00 UTC
UNSETTLED
Geomagnetic activity is trending downward after a brief period of unsettled conditions. Solar conditions are currently quiet with no significant flare activity detected.
Visible light · 2 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 4 expected · 4 more below
Next 24 h
Geomagnetic conditions are expected to remain quiet, with Kp levels forecasted to settle between 2.0 and 2.67 throughout the next 24 hours.
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No significant space weather disturbances are anticipated for orbital assets or radio communication networks.
🌌 Aurora
Aurora visibility for mid-latitudes (40-60°N) is unlikely for the next 24 hours.
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Observation opportunities will be largely confined to standard high-latitude regions.
👁 Watch for
Monitor the development of active regions AR4560 and AR4557 for potential magnetic complexity that could lead to an increase in 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
110.0
sfu
110.0
sfu
| Region | Location | Class | Flares C/M/X |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR4560 | N13W42 | Eai/BG | 2/0/0 |
| AR4557 | N07W68 | Dao/B | 0/0/0 |
NOAA messages
2026-10-22 14:24 Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-10-22 00:03 Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-10-21 22:28 Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
2026-10-21 21:30 Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
2026-10-20 19:12 Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
Helios Observer · Data: NOAA SWPC · updated every 12 h