Solar Watch — September 11, 2026 | 18:00 UTC

☀ Helios Solar Watch · 2026-09-11 16:01 UTC
QUIET

Solar activity remains at low levels with no significant geomagnetic disturbance. The solar disk is stable, and space weather metrics remain well within normal operating parameters.

HMI Continuum Intensity

Visible light · 7 active regions

SUVI 304 — Extreme UV

Extreme UV · 304 Å

Kp Index
2.3
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, with the Kp-index peaking near 3.0 before returning to lower values by early tomorrow. No significant solar radiation storms or radio blackouts are anticipated.

🌌 Aurora

Aurora visibility is not expected for mid-latitudes.

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High-latitude observers may see faint, stable auroral activity, but no significant displays are forecast for the next 24 hours.

👁 Watch for

Monitor the evolution of active region AR4530, as it is the most complex region currently on the disk, despite its lack of recent flaring.

▸ Detailed readings

Radio blackout
 R0
(24 h max R0)
Radiation
 S0
(24 h max S0)
F10.7
 138.0
sfu

Region Location Class Flares C/M/X
AR4524 N12W41 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4529 N12W04 Hax/A 0/0/0
AR4525 N11W24 Cro/B 0/0/0
AR4528 S11W03 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4527 N04W18 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4521 N09W81 Hsx/A 0/0/0
AR4530 N19W35 Dao/B 0/0/0
NOAA messages
2026-09-11 05:01  Electron flux F3 reached (ALTEF3)
2026-09-09 21:01  Kp 30 possible (WATA30)
2026-09-08 17:51  Kp 5 (G1) reached (ALTK05)
2026-09-08 17:30  Kp 4 expected (WARK04)
2026-09-08 17:27  Kp 5 (G1) expected (WARK05)


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