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Geomagnetic activity in March 2009
Mean Ap5.3No. 1095 of 1138
G1+ days1
G3+ days0
Max Ap1713 Mar 2009
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2009 | 5- | 17 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2008 | 11.1 | 4 | 0 |
| March 2009 | 5.3 | 1 | 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 5.3 in March 2009, No. 1095 of 1138 months since 1932; 1 days reached G1 or higher.