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

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-08 04:00 UTC
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Geomagnetic activity is trending upward with current Kp levels of 4.3. A minor G1 (minor) geomagnetic storm is anticipated over the next 24 hours as conditions remain unsettled.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 8 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
4.3
5 or above = storm

Geomagnetic
G0
24 h max: G1

X-Ray
A/B
quiet


⚠ Kp 5 (G1) expected · 4 more below
Next 24 h

Expect Kp values to persist near 4.67 throughout the next 24 hours, consistent with G1-level activity.

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Minor fluctuations in the interplanetary magnetic field may continue to drive these elevated conditions, though significant solar radiation or radio blackouts remain unlikely.

🌌 Aurora

Auroral activity is expected to be confined to high latitudes.

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Observers in northern Canada, Scandinavia, and high-latitude regions may see increased, albeit moderate, auroral displays; mid-latitude viewing is unlikely at this time.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the Kp index for a transition into sustained Kp 5 (G1) conditions, which would signify the onset of a minor geomagnetic storm.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 142.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4521 N09W27 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4530 N19E19 Dri/B 0/0/0
AR4524 N12E13 Hax/A 1/0/0
AR4529 N12E50 Hax/A 0/0/0
AR4525 N10E27 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4527 N03E33 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4523 N10W16 Axx/A 0/0/0
AR4528 S11E51 Hsx/A 1/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-09-07 20:01  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)
2026-09-07 16:35  Kp 20 possible (WATA20)
2026-09-07 14:13  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-09-07 11:08  Kp 4 reached (ALTK04)
2026-09-06 18:24  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)


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