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Magnetic storms in Gukovo

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

0.0QUIET
Now
Quiet

Data as of 08 Oct, 18:23 (Europe/Moscow).

Weather in Gukovo

Temperature
+15.5°C
Pressure
744.7mm Hg
992.9 hPa
Cloud cover
0%
Humidity
68%
Wind
11.5 km/h
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
17:45
Moon phase
waning crescent (8%)

Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Local context

Local time
18:23 (UTC+3)
Latitude / longitude
48.062°, 39.935°
Geomagnetic latitude
43.8°
Population
66,079

Sensitivity · Gukovo

Low sensitivity (low 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 Gukovo

Max Kp in the last 7 days
5.7G1
Storm days (G1+) this week
2
Nearest magnetic observatory
Kyiv (Dymer)757 km

Magnetic storm in Gukovo: 3-day Kp chart

Magnetic storm forecast (UTC+3)Magnetosphere— calm— unsettled— storm0123456789KpG1G2G3G4G512:0012:0012:0010/0110/0210/03
Aurora forecast in Gukovo
  • Thu, Oct 080
    Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 35%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Oct 090
    Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 56%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Oct 100
    Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 2%Clouds: 82%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Oct 110
    Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 57%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Oct 120
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 0%Clouds: 5%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Oct 130
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 73%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Oct 140
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 86%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Thu, Oct 150
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 14%Clouds: 96%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Fri, Oct 160
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 22%Clouds: 100%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sat, Oct 170
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 32%Clouds: 55%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Sun, Oct 180
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 42%Clouds: 72%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Mon, Oct 190
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 52%Clouds: 75%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Tue, Oct 200
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 63%Clouds: 27%
    Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
  • Wed, Oct 210
    Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 73%Clouds: 37%
    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 Gukovo 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 Gukovo (geomagnetic latitude 43.8°), auroras are extremely rare even during strong storms.

Class G1+ geomagnetic storms in Gukovo over the last 30 days
DatePeakMax KpLevelDurationAurora visible
06:005.3G13 hNo
21:005.7G13 hNo
12:005.0G13 hNo
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About magnetic storms in Gukovo

Magnetic storm in Gukovo today: planetary Kp = 0.0 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Gukovo reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.

Gukovo sits at geomagnetic latitude 43.8°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Kyiv (Dymer), 757 km away. Population 66,079.

Gukovo sits at low latitudes (43.8°), where geomagnetic storms have very limited impact on health. Scientific links between Kp and well-being are weak this far from the auroral oval, and only the strongest Carrington-class events would be expected to affect sensitive groups. Standard healthy habits, good sleep, hydration and moderate activity, remain the most reliable advice.

Technical systems in Gukovo (43.8°, low latitudes) are well shielded from geomagnetic disturbances. Even extreme storms rarely cause meaningful GPS, radio or power-grid problems at this latitude, so routine activity, navigation and communications can be considered safe. For reference and historical events, data come from the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, updated every 10 minutes.

Over Gukovo during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.3 around 21:00 local time and dipped to 1.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is rising — conditions near Gukovo may intensify further. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Gukovo. At a geomagnetic latitude of 43.8°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Gukovo is about Kp ≥ 8. 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 Gukovo right now. Temperature +15.5°C, atmospheric pressure 744.7 mm Hg (992.9 hPa), cloud cover 0%, humidity 68%, wind 11.5 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 Gukovo page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Gukovo tonight. Sunset is at 17:45 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 06:29. 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..