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Geomagnetic activity in May 2018
Mean Ap7.2No. 991 of 1138
G1+ days2
G3+ days0
Max Ap266 May 2018
Daily Ap
Daily max Kp
| Date | Max Kp | Ap | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2018 | 6- | 23 | G2 |
| 6 May 2018 | 6- | 26 | G2 |
Same month a year earlier
| Month | Mean Ap | G1+ | G3+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | 8.1 | 2 | 1 |
| May 2018 | 7.2 | 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 7.2 in May 2018, No. 991 of 1138 months since 1932; 2 days reached G1 or higher.