Magnetic storms in Zaraysk

Magnetic storm in Zaraysk today: planetary Kp = 0.7 (G0). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Zaraysk reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 3.

Zaraysk sits at geomagnetic latitude 50.5°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is IZMIRAN (Troitsk), 127 km away. Population 24,637.

Magnetic storms and health of Zaraysk 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 Zaraysk 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 Zaraysk 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 Zaraysk right now. So far this month the planet has logged 3 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Zaraysk. At a geomagnetic latitude of 50.5°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Zaraysk 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 Zaraysk right now. Temperature +3.9°C, atmospheric pressure 732.4 mm Hg (976.5 hPa), cloud cover 95%, humidity 67%, 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 Zaraysk page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Zaraysk tonight. Sunset is at 19:44 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 05:00. 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..