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Geomagnetic activity in August 1968
Mean Ap11.7No. 605 of 1138
G1+ days5
G3+ days0
Max Ap4116 Aug 1968
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 1968 | 5- | 11 | G1 |
| 14 Aug 1968 | 5- | 27 | G1 |
| 16 Aug 1968 | 6o | 41 | G2 |
| 17 Aug 1968 | 6- | 39 | G2 |
| 24 Aug 1968 | 5- | 19 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1967 | 8.9 | 2 | 0 |
| August 1968 | 11.7 | 5 | 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 11.7 in August 1968, No. 605 of 1138 months since 1932; 5 days reached G1 or higher.