Solar flux 111 and estimated planetary A-index 12. The estimated planetary K-index at 0900 UTC on 21 February was 2.67.

Forecast Issued at 2200Z on 20 Feb 2026

Solar Activity Forecast: Solar activity is likely to be low with a slight chance for an M-class flare on days one, two, and three (21 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb).

Geophysical Activity Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet to unsettled levels on day one (21 Feb), quiet levels on day two (22 Feb) and quiet to active levels on day three (23 Feb).