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Geomagnetic activity in March 2002
Mean Ap10.4No. 716 of 1138
G1+ days4
G3+ days0
Max Ap4524 Mar 2002
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2002 | 5- | 10 | G1 |
| 18 Mar 2002 | 5o | 14 | G1 |
| 19 Mar 2002 | 5+ | 19 | G1 |
| 24 Mar 2002 | 6o | 45 | G2 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2001 | 20.2 | 9 | 3 |
| March 2002 | 10.4 | 4 | 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 10.4 in March 2002, No. 716 of 1138 months since 1932; 4 days reached G1 or higher.