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Geomagnetic activity in February 2012
Mean Ap8.9No. 864 of 1138
G1+ days5
G3+ days0
Max Ap2215 Feb 2012
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2012 | 5+ | 22 | G1 |
| 19 Feb 2012 | 6- | 21 | G2 |
| 20 Feb 2012 | 5- | 20 | G1 |
| 27 Feb 2012 | 5+ | 19 | G1 |
| 28 Feb 2012 | 5o | 12 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2011 | 6.4 | 4 | 0 |
| February 2012 | 8.9 | 5 | 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 8.9 in February 2012, No. 864 of 1138 months since 1932; 5 days reached G1 or higher.