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Geomagnetic activity in August 1996
Mean Ap9.1No. 837 of 1138
G1+ days2
G3+ days0
Max Ap3829 Aug 1996
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 1996 | 6- | 38 | G2 |
| 30 Aug 1996 | 5o | 16 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1995 | 9.3 | 3 | 0 |
| August 1996 | 9.1 | 2 | 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 9.1 in August 1996, No. 837 of 1138 months since 1932; 2 days reached G1 or higher.