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Geomagnetic activity in March 1988
Mean Ap14.2No. 413 of 1138
G1+ days7
G3+ days1
Max Ap4926 Mar 1988
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 1988 | 5- | 19 | G1 |
| 8 Mar 1988 | 5o | 26 | G1 |
| 26 Mar 1988 | 7o | 49 | G3 |
| 27 Mar 1988 | 6o | 34 | G2 |
| 28 Mar 1988 | 5o | 26 | G1 |
| 29 Mar 1988 | 5o | 32 | G1 |
| 30 Mar 1988 | 6o | 34 | G2 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1987 | 10.4 | 2 | 0 |
| March 1988 | 14.2 | 7 | 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 14.2 in March 1988, No. 413 of 1138 months since 1932; 7 days reached G1 or higher.