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Geomagnetic activity in October 1979
Mean Ap11.6No. 617 of 1138
G1+ days4
G3+ days0
Max Ap378 Oct 1979
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 1979 | 6o | 36 | G2 |
| 7 Oct 1979 | 5o | 32 | G1 |
| 8 Oct 1979 | 6- | 37 | G2 |
| 9 Oct 1979 | 5- | 23 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1978 | 11.7 | 4 | 0 |
| October 1979 | 11.6 | 4 | 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 11.6 in October 1979, No. 617 of 1138 months since 1932; 4 days reached G1 or higher.