Magnetic storms in Retiro
Magnetic storms in Retiro, Madrid today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Retiro, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 24 Aug, 07:45 (Europe/Madrid).
Weather in Retiro
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Magnetic storm in Retiro: 3-day Kp chart
Aurora forecast in Retiro
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 1.7 | 82% | 49% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 1.7 | 90% | 84% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 1.7 | 95% | 96% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 1.7 | 99% | 76% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 3.0* | 100% | 35% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 3.0* | 99% | 14% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 3.0* | 96% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 3.0* | 91% | 13% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Sep 01 | 3.0* | 84% | 31% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Sep 02 | 3.0* | 75% | 2% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Sep 03 | 3.0* | 65% | 1% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Sep 04 | 3.0* | 55% | 0% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Sep 05 | 3.0* | 44% | 21% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Sep 06 | 3.0* | 34% | 19% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
- Mon, Aug 240Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 82%Clouds: 49%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Aug 250Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 90%Clouds: 84%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Aug 260Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 95%Clouds: 96%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Aug 270Max Kp: 1.7Moon: 99%Clouds: 76%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Aug 280Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 100%Clouds: 35%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Aug 290Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 99%Clouds: 14%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Aug 300Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 96%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Aug 310Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 91%Clouds: 13%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Sep 010Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 84%Clouds: 31%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Sep 020Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 75%Clouds: 2%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Sep 030Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 65%Clouds: 1%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Sep 040Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 55%Clouds: 0%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Sep 050Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 44%Clouds: 21%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Sep 060Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 34%Clouds: 19%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 Retiro 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+2).
In Retiro (geomagnetic latitude 43.2°), auroras are extremely rare even during strong storms.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 20:00 | 5.3 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 05:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | No |
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About magnetic storms in Retiro
Magnetic storm in Retiro today: planetary Kp = 1.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Retiro reached 5.3 (G1); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Retiro sits at geomagnetic latitude 43.2°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lviv, 2377 km away. Population 126,058.
Retiro sits at low latitudes (43.2°), 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 Retiro (43.2°, 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 Retiro during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 2.3 around 02:00 local time and dipped to 0.7. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is rising — conditions near Retiro may intensify further. So far this month the planet has logged 2 days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.
Aurora visibility threshold for Retiro. At a geomagnetic latitude of 43.2°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Retiro 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 Retiro right now. Temperature +19.7°C, atmospheric pressure 703.7 mm Hg (938.2 hPa), cloud cover 60%, humidity 46%, wind 4.9 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 Retiro page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Retiro tonight. Sunset is at 19:59 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 06:34. Moon phase — waxing gibbous with 84% disk illumination. The Moon is close to full tonight, so moonlight will be strong and faint auroras will be harder to spot — wait for Kp ≥ 6 or pick a darker site..