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Geomagnetic activity in May 1996
Mean Ap6.6No. 1034 of 1138
G1+ days0
G3+ days0
Max Ap1413 May 1996
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1995 | 18.5 | 12 | 0 |
| May 1996 | 6.6 | 0 | 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 6.6 in May 1996, No. 1034 of 1138 months since 1932; 0 days reached G1 or higher.