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Geomagnetic activity in May 1993
Mean Ap12.4No. 552 of 1138
G1+ days6
G3+ days0
Max Ap489 May 1993
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 1993 | 5o | 18 | G1 |
| 8 May 1993 | 6- | 40 | G2 |
| 9 May 1993 | 6o | 48 | G2 |
| 10 May 1993 | 6+ | 48 | G2 |
| 14 May 1993 | 5- | 14 | G1 |
| 17 May 1993 | 5o | 18 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1992 | 20.5 | 10 | 3 |
| May 1993 | 12.4 | 6 | 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 12.4 in May 1993, No. 552 of 1138 months since 1932; 6 days reached G1 or higher.