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Geomagnetic activity in August 1953
Mean Ap18.7No. 187 of 1138
G1+ days12
G3+ days1
Max Ap5824 Aug 1953
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 1953 | 5o | 18 | G1 |
| 12 Aug 1953 | 6- | 41 | G2 |
| 13 Aug 1953 | 5o | 24 | G1 |
| 23 Aug 1953 | 6+ | 42 | G2 |
| 24 Aug 1953 | 7- | 58 | G3 |
| 25 Aug 1953 | 5+ | 30 | G1 |
| 26 Aug 1953 | 5- | 24 | G1 |
| 27 Aug 1953 | 5+ | 42 | G1 |
| 28 Aug 1953 | 5o | 35 | G1 |
| 29 Aug 1953 | 5+ | 38 | G1 |
| 30 Aug 1953 | 6- | 46 | G2 |
| 31 Aug 1953 | 5o | 28 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1952 | 12.7 | 6 | 0 |
| August 1953 | 18.7 | 12 | 1 |
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 18.7 in August 1953, No. 187 of 1138 months since 1932; 12 days reached G1 or higher.