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Geomagnetic activity in August 2012
Mean Ap7.0No. 1001 of 1138
G1+ days2
G3+ days0
Max Ap182 Aug 2012
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2012 | 5o | 18 | G1 |
| 8 Aug 2012 | 5- | 10 | G1 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2011 | 7.3 | 2 | 1 |
| August 2012 | 7.0 | 2 | 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 August 2012, No. 1001 of 1138 months since 1932; 2 days reached G1 or higher.