Magnetic storms in Moldova
Planetary Kp localized for cities of Moldova. Pick a region or a city.
Regions16
Popular cities22/22
Kp is planetary — the same everywhere on Earth. Local impact depends on the geomagnetic latitude of a particular city.
Solar wind
DSCOVR · L1Auroras over Moldova right now
Numbers for Moldova
Regions of Moldova — sensitivity table
Sorted by mean geomagnetic latitude. The higher the latitude, the more noticeable magnetic storms are in the region.
| Region | Cities | Population | Geomagnetic latitude | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raionul Edineţ | 1 | 22,872 | 45.8° | Mid-latitudes |
| Soroca District | 1 | 27,423 | 45.6° | Mid-latitudes |
| Drochia | 1 | 16,080 | 45.6° | Mid-latitudes |
| Floreşti | 1 | 16,759 | 45.3° | Mid-latitudes |
| Bălţi | 1 | 125,000 | 45.3° | Mid-latitudes |
| Sîngerei | 1 | 15,479 | 45.1° | Mid-latitudes |
| Orhei | 1 | 24,918 | 44.8° | Low latitudes |
| Ungheni | 1 | 34,422 | 44.8° | Low latitudes |
| Strășeni | 1 | 19,225 | 44.6° | Low latitudes |
| Transnistria | 4 | 251,065 | 44.5° | Low latitudes |
| Chișinău Municipality | 3 | 678,236 | 44.4° | Low latitudes |
| Hînceşti | 1 | 16,900 | 44.3° | Low latitudes |
| Bender Municipality | 1 | 110,175 | 44.1° | Low latitudes |
| Căuşeni | 1 | 21,690 | 43.9° | Low latitudes |
| Gagauzia | 2 | 45,611 | 43.6° | Low latitudes |
| Cahul | 1 | 34,492 | 43.4° | Low latitudes |
Top 10 cities of Moldova by sensitivity to magnetic storms
- 1.EdinetRaionul Edineţ45.8°Mid-latitudes
- 2.SorocaSoroca District45.6°Mid-latitudes
- 3.DrochiaDrochia45.6°Mid-latitudes
- 4.FlorestiFloreşti45.3°Mid-latitudes
- 5.BaltiBălţi45.3°Mid-latitudes
- 6.Bilicenii VechiSîngerei45.1°Mid-latitudes
- 7.RibnitaTransnistria45.1°Mid-latitudes
- 8.OrheiOrhei44.8°Low latitudes
- 9.UngheniUngheni44.8°Low latitudes
- 10.DubasariTransnistria44.6°Low latitudes
FAQ about magnetic storms in Moldova
Where in Moldova are magnetic storms most noticeable?+
The most storm-sensitive zone of the country is cities with geomagnetic latitude above 40.8°. There are no magnetic observatories in Moldova in our database — we use global NOAA SWPC + INTERMAGNET data. The northernmost city in our database is Единец (48.2° N), the southernmost is Кагул (45.9° N).
What Kp causes noticeable effects in Moldova?+
It depends on the city's latitude. In the south of Moldova (geomagnetic latitude around 43.4°), noticeable effects appear from Kp ≥ 7, while in the far north (45.8°) — already from Kp ≥ 1–2. On average across the country (44.6° geomag.), noticeable storms start at Kp = 5–6.
Which regions of Moldova see auroras most often?+
Regions with the highest mean geomagnetic latitude in our database: Raionul Edineţ, Soroca District, Drochia, Floreşti, Bălţi. Auroras are possible there at Kp 3–5, while most other regions need Kp ≥ 7.
How many time zones does Moldova cover?+
Moldova spans 1 time zones: from UTC+3 to UTC+3. This means the local time of a magnetic storm peak differs across regions — we account for this on each city page.
How do magnetic storms affect residents of Moldova?+
At Kp ≥ 5 weather-sensitive people may experience blood pressure swings, headaches, sleep disturbances. Pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast carefully. In the north of the country, even a G1 storm brings visible auroras and noticeable magnetic field oscillations; in southern regions the effect is much weaker.
Where is the nearest magnetic observatory?+
Our database has no magnetic observatories in Moldova, but we use data from nearby observatories in neighbouring countries and the global NOAA SWPC + INTERMAGNET network.
Other countries with similar geomagnetic activity
Countries at similar mean geomagnetic latitude (≈ 44.6°), where storms behave alike.
About magnetic storms in Moldova
Magnetic storms in Moldova today: planetary Kp = 3.0 (quiet). Our database holds 16 regions and 22 cities of Moldova with live geomagnetic data.
Kp is planetary and identical everywhere on Earth, so its value for any point in Moldova is 3.0. But the local impact of a storm depends strongly on geomagnetic latitude: in the far north even a minor G1 storm triggers auroras and noticeable field disturbance, while in southern regions the effect is barely perceptible.
Pick a region above to see its cities. Each city page shows: current Kp and G-class, a 3-day hourly forecast, distance to the nearest magnetic observatory, local time in the correct time zone and aurora visibility chance. Data from NOAA SWPC, refreshed every 10 minutes.
The geomagnetic latitude across Moldova ranges from 43.4° in the south to 45.8° in the north, averaging 44.6°. The northernmost city in our database, Edinet, sits at 45.8° geomagnetic — that is where storm effects show up first when planetary Kp climbs above 5. The southernmost, Cahul, sees noticeable activity only during severe G4+ events.
Moldova hosts no permanent magnetic observatories in our network — neighbouring stations provide regional context. Combined with the planetary Kp from NOAA SWPC, this lets us localise the picture: same Kp value, but different sensitivity from one region to another inside Moldova.