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Geomagnetic activity in May 2006
Mean Ap7.0No. 1006 of 1138
G1+ days3
G3+ days0
Max Ap216 May 2006
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2006 | 5- | 13 | G1 |
| 6 May 2006 | 5o | 21 | G1 |
| 7 May 2006 | 5o | 18 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | 18.7 | 9 | 3 |
| May 2006 | 7.0 | 3 | 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 7.0 in May 2006, No. 1006 of 1138 months since 1932; 3 days reached G1 or higher.