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Geomagnetic activity in August 1952
Mean Ap12.7No. 527 of 1138
G1+ days6
G3+ days0
Max Ap3117 Aug 1952
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 1952 | 6- | 30 | G2 |
| 6 Aug 1952 | 5- | 20 | G1 |
| 12 Aug 1952 | 5o | 20 | G1 |
| 17 Aug 1952 | 5+ | 31 | G1 |
| 18 Aug 1952 | 5o | 31 | G1 |
| 30 Aug 1952 | 6- | 24 | G2 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1951 | 21.6 | 14 | 0 |
| August 1952 | 12.7 | 6 | 0 |
Dates and time slots are UTC. Kp is the 3-hourly planetary geomagnetic index (0–9); Ap is the daily average disturbance. G1–G5 follow the NOAA storm scale (Kp 5- and above counted as G1). Aurora visibility also depends on weather and location. The latest values are preliminary.
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Mean Ap 12.7 in August 1952, No. 527 of 1138 months since 1932; 6 days reached G1 or higher.