Magnetic storms in Apatity
Magnetic storms in Apatity, Murmansk Oblast today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Apatity, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 08 Oct, 11:56 (Europe/Moscow).
Weather in Apatity
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Aurora forecast in Apatity
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 08 | 1.7 | 12% | 57% | 10 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Fri, Oct 09 | 5.7 | 6% | 59% | 36 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4.0 | 2% | 47% | 34 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4.0 | 0% | 53% | 31 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 3.0* | 0% | 48% | 34 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 3.0* | 3% | 49% | 33 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 3.0* | 8% | 97% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 3.0* | 14% | 94% | 4 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 3.0* | 22% | 78% | 13 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 3.0* | 32% | 98% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 3.0* | 42% | 57% | 21 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 3.0* | 52% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 3.0* | 63% | 92% | 3 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 3.0* | 73% | 99% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
- Thu, Oct 0810Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 57%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Fri, Oct 0936Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 59%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sat, Oct 1034Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 2%Clouds: 47%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sun, Oct 1131Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 53%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Mon, Oct 1234Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 0%Clouds: 48%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Tue, Oct 1333Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 49%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Wed, Oct 142Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 97%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Oct 154Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 14%Clouds: 94%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Oct 1613Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 22%Clouds: 78%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sat, Oct 171Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 32%Clouds: 98%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Oct 1821Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 42%Clouds: 57%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Mon, Oct 190Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 52%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Oct 203Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 63%Clouds: 92%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Oct 210Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 73%Clouds: 99%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 Apatity 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 Apatity (geomagnetic latitude 63.5°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 2.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 21:00 | 5.7 | G1 | 3 h | Yes | |
| 12:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | Yes |
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About magnetic storms in Apatity
Magnetic storm in Apatity today: planetary Kp = 0.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Apatity reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Apatity sits at geomagnetic latitude 63.5°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lovozero (Murmansk), 82 km away. Population 61,186.
Apatity lies in the sub-auroral zone (63.5°), where storms are felt several times per year. At G3 and stronger, weather-sensitive residents may experience blood-pressure changes, headaches and sleep issues; pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast. During a storm, drink more water, avoid alcohol and strong coffee, and reduce intense physical exertion.
Technical consequences for Apatity (sub-auroral zone, 63.5°) appear from G4 upward: GPS and HF radio may degrade, precise positioning can drift, and northern power grids in the region carry a measurable GIC risk during the strongest events. Drivers on long routes should track the forecast for the next 24 to 72 hours. Source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, updated every 10 minutes.
Over Apatity during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.7 around 18:00 local time and dipped to 0.7. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is rising — conditions near Apatity may intensify further. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Apatity. At a geomagnetic latitude of 63.5°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Apatity is about Kp ≥ 3. 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 Apatity right now. Temperature +3.1°C, atmospheric pressure 734.6 mm Hg (979.4 hPa), cloud cover 68%, humidity 78%, wind 19.4 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 Apatity page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Apatity tonight. Sunset is at 17:43 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 07:22. Moon phase — waning crescent with 10% disk illumination. Conditions are average — watch the cloud forecast and find a spot well away from city lights..