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Magnetic storms in Lille

Magnetic storms in Lille, Hauts-de-France today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Lille, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.

3.0QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 12 Jun, 07:28 (Europe/Paris).

Weather in Lille

Temperature
+12.4°C
Pressure
764.1mm Hg
1018.7 hPa
Cloud cover
100%
Humidity
88%
Wind
20.2 km/h
Sunrise
04:35
Sunset
20:59
Moon phase
waning crescent (10%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
07:28 (UTC+2)
Latitude / longitude
50.634°, 3.055°
Geomagnetic latitude
52.0°
Population
238,695

Sensitivity · Lille

Medium sensitivity (mid latitudes)

Aurora visibility chance0%

Kp is a planetary index — the same globally. Local impact depends on geomagnetic latitude: the higher it is, the more noticeable the storm.

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Geomagnetic context for Lille

Max Kp in the last 7 days
6.3G2
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
Lviv1468 km

Magnetic storm in Lille: 3-day Kp chart

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Aurora forecast in Lille
  • Thu, Jun 11no data
    Max Kp: Moon: 19%Clouds: 78%
    Kp forecast is not yet available for this date.
  • Fri, Jun 120
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 100%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Jun 132
    Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 77%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Jun 140
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 2%Clouds: 64%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Jun 150
    Max Kp: 2.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 39%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Jun 160
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 1%Clouds: 58%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Jun 170
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 53%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 180
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 12%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Jun 190
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 15%Clouds: 47%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Jun 200
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 23%Clouds: 9%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Jun 210
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 33%Clouds: 62%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Jun 220
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 43%Clouds: 80%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Jun 230
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 54%Clouds: 94%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Jun 240
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 64%Clouds: 96%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 250
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 74%Clouds:
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.

* Days marked with an asterisk do not have a direct NOAA forecast yet. If we have observations from 27 days ago, we use Bartels recurrence (the Sun rotates roughly every 27 days, so active regions often return with the same period). When no history is available, we substitute a baseline value typical for the current solar cycle 25 peak (Kp 3.0). Accuracy is lower than the direct three-day forecast.

How the score works

The composite score combines three signals: how strong the storm needs to be at your geomagnetic latitude, how bright the moon will be (a full moon hides faint auroras), and how cloudy the sky will be that night. A score of 70 or higher is excellent, 45 to 70 is good, below 20 means you probably will not see anything.

Magnetic storms in Lille over the last 30 days

Geomagnetic storms of class G1 and above recorded over the past month. Times are shown in the city's local timezone (GMT+2).

In Lille (geomagnetic latitude 52.0°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 8.

Class G1+ geomagnetic storms in Lille over the last 30 days
DatePeakMax KpLevelDurationAurora visible
20:005.0G13 hNo
17:006.3G212 hNo
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About magnetic storms in Lille

Magnetic storm in Lille today: planetary Kp = 3.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Lille reached 6.3 (G2); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Lille sits at geomagnetic latitude 52.0°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lviv, 1468 km away. Population 238,695.

Lille is located at mid-latitudes (52.0°), where storm effects on the body are usually mild and noticeable mainly during severe G4 to G5 events. At Kp ≥ 6, some weather-sensitive people may report pressure swings, headaches or restless sleep; routine precautions like extra hydration, less caffeine and lighter physical load during the strongest events are usually enough.

For most technical systems in Lille (52.0°, mid-latitudes), routine geomagnetic activity has little practical effect. Noticeable GPS, HF radio or grid issues are largely confined to severe G4 to G5 storms. Long-haul drivers, surveyors and HF operators in the region may want to check the forecast during the strongest events. Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, refreshed every 10 minutes.

Over Lille during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 5.0 around 20:00 local time and dipped to 2.3. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is falling — the magnetosphere near Lille is in the recovery phase. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Lille. At a geomagnetic latitude of 52.0°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Lille is about Kp ≥ 6. The current equatorial Dst index is 0 nT — the magnetosphere is in a quiet phase. Dst complements Kp by showing how long and how deep a storm's main phase has been — useful context when checking whether auroras are likely tonight.

Weather and atmospheric pressure in Lille right now. Temperature +12.4°C, atmospheric pressure 764.1 mm Hg (1018.7 hPa), cloud cover 100%, humidity 88%, wind 20.2 km/h. During G1+ geomagnetic storms, swings in atmospheric pressure tend to amplify symptoms for weather-sensitive people: those with hypertension often notice blood-pressure spikes, and readings below 1000 hPa combined with Kp ≥ 5 frequently bring headaches and fatigue. That is why the Lille page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Lille tonight. Sunset is at 20:59 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 04:35. Moon phase — waning crescent with 10% disk illumination. Heavy cloud cover lowers the chance of seeing auroras even during a strong storm — it may be worth waiting for the next clear night..