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Geomagnetic activity in November 1978
Mean Ap15.0No. 360 of 1138
G1+ days6
G3+ days1
Max Ap6025 Nov 1978
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 1978 | 5o | 9 | G1 |
| 10 Nov 1978 | 5o | 16 | G1 |
| 12 Nov 1978 | 6o | 53 | G2 |
| 22 Nov 1978 | 5o | 28 | G1 |
| 25 Nov 1978 | 7o | 60 | G3 |
| 26 Nov 1978 | 5o | 33 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1977 | 9.9 | 6 | 0 |
| November 1978 | 15.0 | 6 | 1 |
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 15.0 in November 1978, No. 360 of 1138 months since 1932; 6 days reached G1 or higher.