Solar Watch — September 06, 2026 | 06:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-06 04:00 UTC
QUIET

The sun is currently in a quiet state, characterized by low geomagnetic activity and minimal X-ray flare production. Planetary conditions remain well within nominal levels, indicating a calm space weather environment for Earth.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 6 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
1.3
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G0

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ WARPX1 · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Geomagnetic activity is expected to remain quiet with Kp indices persisting near 1.3 over the next 24 hours.

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The probability of significant M-class or X-class flares remains low at 10% and 1% respectively, suggesting a stable day ahead for all systems.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is not expected at mid-latitudes (40-60°N).

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Observers should anticipate no significant auroral activity, as current solar wind parameters are insufficient to drive geomagnetic displays beyond the polar regions.

👁 Watch for

Monitor AR4524 for any structural evolution that might increase its magnetic complexity, which could shift the current flare probability higher.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 146.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4523 N10E09 Cso/B 0/0/0
AR4524 N12E40 Cso/B 3/0/0
AR4526 S02E55 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4521 N09W02 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4527 N04E57 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4525 N11E52 Axx/A 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-09-05 23:58  WARPX1 (WARPX1)
2026-09-05 23:41  SUMPC0 (SUMPC0)
2026-09-05 23:39  WARPC0 (WARPC0)
2026-09-05 16:33  ALTPX1 (ALTPX1)
2026-09-05 15:56  ALTPC0 (ALTPC0)


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