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Geomagnetic activity in March 1996
Mean Ap11.4No. 632 of 1138
G1+ days6
G3+ days0
Max Ap3821 Mar 1996
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 1996 | 6- | 28 | G2 |
| 13 Mar 1996 | 5o | 21 | G1 |
| 20 Mar 1996 | 5o | 23 | G1 |
| 21 Mar 1996 | 6- | 38 | G2 |
| 24 Mar 1996 | 5o | 20 | G1 |
| 25 Mar 1996 | 5- | 19 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1995 | 14.8 | 11 | 0 |
| March 1996 | 11.4 | 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 11.4 in March 1996, No. 632 of 1138 months since 1932; 6 days reached G1 or higher.