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Geomagnetic activity in May 1968
Mean Ap13.3No. 480 of 1138
G1+ days7
G3+ days1
Max Ap537 May 1968
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 1968 | 5- | 14 | G1 |
| 7 May 1968 | 7- | 53 | G3 |
| 12 May 1968 | 6- | 27 | G2 |
| 18 May 1968 | 5- | 17 | G1 |
| 21 May 1968 | 5o | 24 | G1 |
| 22 May 1968 | 5- | 16 | G1 |
| 24 May 1968 | 5o | 18 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1967 | 25.4 | 11 | 6 |
| May 1968 | 13.3 | 7 | 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 13.3 in May 1968, No. 480 of 1138 months since 1932; 7 days reached G1 or higher.