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Geomagnetic activity in May 1985
Mean Ap8.5No. 889 of 1138
G1+ days1
G3+ days0
Max Ap382 May 1985
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 1985 | 6o | 38 | G2 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1984 | 16.8 | 12 | 0 |
| May 1985 | 8.5 | 1 | 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 May 1985, No. 889 of 1138 months since 1932; 1 days reached G1 or higher.