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Geomagnetic activity in April 1996
Mean Ap11.0No. 660 of 1138
G1+ days6
G3+ days1
Max Ap3214 Apr 1996
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 1996 | 5- | 26 | G1 |
| 14 Apr 1996 | 7o | 32 | G3 |
| 15 Apr 1996 | 5o | 18 | G1 |
| 17 Apr 1996 | 5+ | 31 | G1 |
| 18 Apr 1996 | 5+ | 25 | G1 |
| 19 Apr 1996 | 5o | 27 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1995 | 15.9 | 11 | 1 |
| April 1996 | 11.0 | 6 | 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 11.0 in April 1996, No. 660 of 1138 months since 1932; 6 days reached G1 or higher.