Magnetic storms in Obninsk

Magnetic storm in Obninsk today: planetary Kp = 1.0 (G0). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Obninsk reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 3.

Obninsk sits at geomagnetic latitude 51.1°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is IZMIRAN (Troitsk), 60 km away. Population 107,392.

Magnetic storms and health of Obninsk residents: at Kp ≥ 5 weather-sensitive people may experience pressure swings, headaches, sleep issues. Especially pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast. During a storm — hydrate more, avoid alcohol and strong coffee, avoid intense physical load.

Technical consequences for Obninsk at G3+: GPS, HF radio and precise positioning systems may glitch. Drivers on long routes should watch the forecast for the next 24–72 hours. Data source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, refreshed every 10 minutes.

Over Obninsk during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.7 around 03:00 local time and dipped to 1.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Obninsk right now. So far this month the planet has logged 3 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Obninsk. At a geomagnetic latitude of 51.1°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Obninsk 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 Obninsk right now. Temperature +5°C, atmospheric pressure 732.2 mm Hg (976.2 hPa), cloud cover 71%, humidity 44%, wind 15 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 Obninsk page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Obninsk tonight. Sunset is at 19:54 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 05:08. Moon phase — first quarter with 49% 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..