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Geomagnetic activity in February 1972
Mean Ap10.1No. 739 of 1138
G1+ days5
G3+ days0
Max Ap3324 Feb 1972
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 1972 | 5- | 22 | G1 |
| 17 Feb 1972 | 5o | 22 | G1 |
| 18 Feb 1972 | 5- | 12 | G1 |
| 19 Feb 1972 | 5+ | 14 | G1 |
| 24 Feb 1972 | 5+ | 33 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1971 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 |
| February 1972 | 10.1 | 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 10.1 in February 1972, No. 739 of 1138 months since 1932; 5 days reached G1 or higher.