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Geomagnetic activity in August 1976
Mean Ap8.5No. 888 of 1138
G1+ days2
G3+ days0
Max Ap3023 Aug 1976
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 1976 | 6- | 30 | G2 |
| 24 Aug 1976 | 6- | 25 | G2 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1975 | 10.3 | 5 | 0 |
| August 1976 | 8.5 | 2 | 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 8.5 in August 1976, No. 888 of 1138 months since 1932; 2 days reached G1 or higher.