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Geomagnetic activity in February 1996
Mean Ap10.2No. 730 of 1138
G1+ days3
G3+ days0
Max Ap2211 Feb 1996
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 1996 | 5o | 22 | G1 |
| 24 Feb 1996 | 5+ | 20 | G1 |
| 25 Feb 1996 | 5- | 18 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1995 | 14.8 | 10 | 0 |
| February 1996 | 10.2 | 3 | 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 10.2 in February 1996, No. 730 of 1138 months since 1932; 3 days reached G1 or higher.