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Magnetic storms in Kapotnya

Magnetic storms in Kapotnya, Moscow today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Kapotnya, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.

1.0QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 12 Jun, 15:31 (Europe/Moscow).

Weather in Kapotnya

Temperature
+22°C
Pressure
748.9mm Hg
998.4 hPa
Cloud cover
0%
Humidity
76%
Wind
6.3 km/h
Sunrise
03:45
Sunset
21:11
Moon phase
waning crescent (8%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
15:31 (UTC+3)
Latitude / longitude
55.638°, 37.793°
Geomagnetic latitude
51.5°
Population
29,594

Sensitivity · Kapotnya

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 Kapotnya

Max Kp in the last 7 days
6.3G2
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
IZMIRAN (Troitsk)36 km

Magnetic storm in Kapotnya: 3-day Kp chart

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Aurora forecast in Kapotnya
  • Fri, Jun 120
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 54%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Jun 131
    Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 87%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Jun 140
    Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 2%Clouds: 77%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Jun 150
    Max Kp: 2.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 76%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Jun 160
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 1%Clouds: 77%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Jun 170
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 60%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 180
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 86%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Jun 190
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 15%Clouds: 95%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Jun 200
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 23%Clouds: 28%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Jun 210
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 33%Clouds: 67%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Jun 220
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 43%Clouds: 49%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Jun 230
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 54%Clouds: 10%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Jun 240
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 64%Clouds: 26%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Jun 250
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 74%Clouds: 76%
    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 Kapotnya 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+3).

In Kapotnya (geomagnetic latitude 51.5°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 8.

Class G1+ geomagnetic storms in Kapotnya over the last 30 days
DatePeakMax KpLevelDurationAurora visible
21:005.0G13 hNo
18:006.3G212 hNo
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About magnetic storms in Kapotnya

Magnetic storm in Kapotnya today: planetary Kp = 1.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Kapotnya reached 6.3 (G2); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Kapotnya sits at geomagnetic latitude 51.5°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is IZMIRAN (Troitsk), 36 km away. Population 29,594.

Kapotnya is located at mid-latitudes (51.5°), 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 Kapotnya (51.5°, 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 Kapotnya during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 5.0 around 21:00 local time and dipped to 2.3. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is steady — no sharp changes near Kapotnya right now. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Kapotnya. At a geomagnetic latitude of 51.5°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Kapotnya 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 Kapotnya right now. Temperature +22°C, atmospheric pressure 748.9 mm Hg (998.4 hPa), cloud cover 0%, humidity 76%, wind 6.3 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 Kapotnya page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Kapotnya tonight. Sunset is at 21:11 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 03:45. Moon phase — waning crescent with 8% disk illumination. Clear sky and low moonlight make the window favorable — with enough Kp, the aurora may be visible even from within city limits..