Magnetic storms in Siverskodonetsk

Magnetic storm in Siverskodonetsk today: planetary Kp = 1.0 (G0). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Siverskodonetsk reached 4.7 (G0); storm days (G1+) this week: 0.

Siverskodonetsk sits at geomagnetic latitude 44.9°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Kyiv (Dymer), 619 km away. Population 99,067.

Magnetic storms and health of Siverskodonetsk residents: at Kp ≥ 5 weather-sensitive people may experience pressure swings, headaches, sleep issues. Especially pensioners and people with hypertension should watch the forecast. During a storm — hydrate more, avoid alcohol and strong coffee, avoid intense physical load.

Technical consequences for Siverskodonetsk at G3+: GPS, HF radio and precise positioning systems may glitch. Drivers on long routes should watch the forecast for the next 24–72 hours. Data source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, refreshed every 10 minutes.

Over Siverskodonetsk during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 3.3 around 03:00 local time and dipped to 1.0. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is falling — the magnetosphere near Siverskodonetsk is in the recovery phase. So far this month the planet has logged no G1+ storm days with a G1 or stronger geomagnetic storm.

Aurora visibility threshold for Siverskodonetsk. At a geomagnetic latitude of 44.9°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Siverskodonetsk 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 Siverskodonetsk right now. Temperature +14.7°C, atmospheric pressure 759.3 mm Hg (1012.3 hPa), cloud cover 89%, humidity 28%, wind 7 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 Siverskodonetsk page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).

Aurora viewing window for Siverskodonetsk tonight. Sunset is at 19:43 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 05:01. Moon phase — waning gibbous with 98% disk illumination. Heavy cloud cover lowers the chance of seeing auroras even during a strong storm — it may be worth waiting for the next clear night..