The Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report issued on May 6, 2026, indicates that solar activity has remained at low levels over the past 24 hours. Currently, there are seven numbered sunspot regions visible on the solar disk, and the geomagnetic field has maintained quiet levels.
Recent observations show solar wind speeds reached a peak of 400 km/s, while electrons greater than 2 MeV at geosynchronous orbit peaked at 417 pfu.
Looking ahead, forecasters expect solar activity to remain generally low from May 7 through May 9. However, there is a slight chance for an M-class flare on May 7. The probability for M-class flares increases on May 8 and May 9, accompanied by a slight chance for a more powerful X-class flare.
The geomagnetic field is predicted to fluctuate between quiet and active levels on May 7 and May 8, before settling to quiet or unsettled levels by May 9. Notably, high-latitude regions face a 40 percent probability of major to severe geomagnetic storms on May 7 and May 8, which decreases to a 25 percent chance by May 9.