Category Solar Wind

GEOMAGNETIC STORM a few hours ago Kp Index is at level 5

***ALERT*** GEOMAGNETIC STORM a few hours ago Kp Index is at level 5 Scale of G1 Minor Power systems: weak power grid fluctuations can occur. Spacecraft operations: minor impact on satellite operations possible. Other systems: migratory animals are affected at…

GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS Kp Index is at level 6

***ALERT*** GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS Kp Index is at level 6 Scale of G2 Moderate Power systems: high-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms, long-duration storms may cause transformer damage. Spacecraft operations: corrective actions to orientation may be required by…

GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS Kp Index is at level 6

***ALERT*** GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN PROGRESS Kp Index is at level 6 Scale of G2 Moderate Power systems: high-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms, long-duration storms may cause transformer damage. Spacecraft operations: corrective actions to orientation may be required by…