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Geomagnetic activity in May 1976
Mean Ap14.1No. 420 of 1138
G1+ days3
G3+ days2
Max Ap973 May 1976
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 1976 | 8- | 60 | G4 |
| 3 May 1976 | 8+ | 97 | G4 |
| 29 May 1976 | 5+ | 22 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1975 | 13.4 | 10 | 0 |
| May 1976 | 14.1 | 3 | 2 |
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 14.1 in May 1976, No. 420 of 1138 months since 1932; 3 days reached G1 or higher.