Solar flux 140 and estimated planetary A-index 14. The estimated planetary K-index at 0900 UTC on 09 January was 2.33.

Forecast Issued at 2200Z on 08 Jan 2026

Solar Activity Forecast: Solar activity is expected to be low with a chance for M-class flares and a slight chance for an X-class flare on days one, two, and three (09 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan).

Geophysical Activity Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet to minor storm levels on day one (09 Jan), quiet to active levels on day two (10 Jan) and quiet to unsettled levels on day three (11 Jan). Protons have a slight chance of crossing threshold on days one, two, and three (09 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan).