Magnetic storms in Kachkanar
Magnetic storms in Kachkanar, Sverdlovsk Oblast today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Kachkanar, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 09 Oct, 00:43 (Asia/Yekaterinburg).
Weather in Kachkanar
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Aurora forecast in Kachkanar
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 08 | 1.7 | 12% | 68% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Oct 09 | 5.7 | 6% | 71% | 3 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4.0 | 2% | 90% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4.0 | 0% | 86% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 3.0* | 0% | 76% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 3.0* | 3% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 3.0* | 8% | 100% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 3.0* | 14% | 86% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 3.0* | 22% | 96% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 3.0* | 32% | 71% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 3.0* | 42% | 95% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 3.0* | 52% | 89% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Oct 20 | 3.0* | 63% | 96% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Oct 21 | 3.0* | 73% | 63% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
- Thu, Oct 080Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 68%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Oct 093Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 71%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Oct 100Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 2%Clouds: 90%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Oct 110Max Kp: 4.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 86%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Oct 120Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 0%Clouds: 76%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Oct 130Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Oct 140Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 100%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Oct 150Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 14%Clouds: 86%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Oct 160Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 22%Clouds: 96%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Oct 170Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 32%Clouds: 71%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Oct 180Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 42%Clouds: 95%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Oct 190Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 52%Clouds: 89%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Oct 200Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 63%Clouds: 96%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Oct 210Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 73%Clouds: 63%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 Kachkanar 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+5).
In Kachkanar (geomagnetic latitude 51.9°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 8.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 23:00 | 5.7 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 14:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | No |
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About magnetic storms in Kachkanar
Magnetic storm in Kachkanar today: planetary Kp = 0.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Kachkanar reached 5.7 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Kachkanar sits at geomagnetic latitude 51.9°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Kazan, 696 km away. Population 43,983.
Kachkanar is located at mid-latitudes (51.9°), 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 Kachkanar (51.9°, 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 Kachkanar during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.0 around 14:00 local time and dipped to 1.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is falling — the magnetosphere near Kachkanar is in the recovery phase. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Kachkanar. At a geomagnetic latitude of 51.9°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Kachkanar 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 Kachkanar right now. Temperature +6.5°C, atmospheric pressure 720.4 mm Hg (960.5 hPa), cloud cover 61%, humidity 79%, wind 16 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 Kachkanar page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Kachkanar tonight. Sunset is at 20:16 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 09:22. Moon phase — waning crescent with 7% disk illumination. Conditions are average — watch the cloud forecast and find a spot well away from city lights..