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Geomagnetic activity in March 1968
Mean Ap13.4No. 475 of 1138
G1+ days6
G3+ days0
Max Ap2815 Mar 1968
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 1968 | 5o | 23 | G1 |
| 15 Mar 1968 | 5o | 28 | G1 |
| 16 Mar 1968 | 6- | 26 | G2 |
| 20 Mar 1968 | 5- | 20 | G1 |
| 30 Mar 1968 | 5- | 27 | G1 |
| 31 Mar 1968 | 5- | 16 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1967 | 7.4 | 2 | 0 |
| March 1968 | 13.4 | 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 13.4 in March 1968, No. 475 of 1138 months since 1932; 6 days reached G1 or higher.