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Geomagnetic activity in December 1976
Mean Ap10.3No. 720 of 1138
G1+ days3
G3+ days0
Max Ap4529 Dec 1976
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 1976 | 5o | 23 | G1 |
| 18 Dec 1976 | 6+ | 28 | G2 |
| 29 Dec 1976 | 6+ | 45 | G2 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1975 | 11.9 | 6 | 0 |
| December 1976 | 10.3 | 3 | 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 10.3 in December 1976, No. 720 of 1138 months since 1932; 3 days reached G1 or higher.