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Geomagnetic activity in March 1997
Mean Ap7.9No. 944 of 1138
G1+ days2
G3+ days0
Max Ap2128 Mar 1997
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 1997 | 6- | 21 | G2 |
| 29 Mar 1997 | 5- | 20 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1996 | 11.4 | 6 | 0 |
| March 1997 | 7.9 | 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 7.9 in March 1997, No. 944 of 1138 months since 1932; 2 days reached G1 or higher.