The joint USAF and NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report issued on May 5, 2026, indicates that solar activity has remained at low levels over the past 24 hours. Observations confirm there are currently eight numbered sunspot regions present on the solar disk.
Forecasters expect solar activity to remain low from May 6 through May 8, though there is a chance for M-class flares during this three-day period. The geomagnetic field has experienced quiet to minor storm levels recently, with solar wind speeds reaching a peak of 497 km/s.
Looking ahead, the geomagnetic field is predicted to be at quiet to unsettled levels on May 6, transitioning to quiet to active levels on May 7 and May 8. High latitudes face a 35 to 40 percent probability of major to severe geomagnetic storms during this forecast window.