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Geomagnetic activity in October 2006
Mean Ap8.5No. 896 of 1138
G1+ days3
G3+ days0
Max Ap2913 Oct 2006
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2006 | 5o | 23 | G1 |
| 13 Oct 2006 | 5+ | 29 | G1 |
| 28 Oct 2006 | 5- | 14 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2005 | 7.8 | 3 | 0 |
| October 2006 | 8.5 | 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 8.5 in October 2006, No. 896 of 1138 months since 1932; 3 days reached G1 or higher.