Solar Watch — October 24, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-10-24 16:00 UTC
QUIET

The Sun remains in a period of relative calm with geomagnetic activity well below storm thresholds. No significant space weather impacts are anticipated for Earth systems over the next 24 hours.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 1 active region

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
1.7
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 conditions are expected to remain quiet for the next 24 hours, with a minor uptick to Kp 3 predicted by the start of October 25th. No significant X-ray or solar radiation storms are expected to impact Earth during this window.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora activity will be largely restricted to high-latitude regions.

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Observers at mid-latitudes (40-60°N) should not expect any visible aurora displays under these conditions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor AR4560 as it rotates toward the solar limb, as its recent minor C-class activity warrants brief observation for potential changes in complexity.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 107.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4560 N13W72 Eao/BG 1/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-10-24 09:04  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-10-23 19:55  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
2026-10-23 19:27  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-10-22 00:03  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-10-21 22:28  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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