Magnetic storms in Leeds
Magnetic storms in Leeds, England today. Current Kp index, 3-day forecast for Leeds, local time, geomagnetic latitude and aurora visibility chance.
Data as of 12 Jun, 06:06 (Europe/London).
Weather in Leeds
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY).
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Magnetic storm in Leeds: 3-day Kp chart
Aurora forecast in Leeds
| Date | Max Kp | Moon | Clouds | Score | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12 | 4.7 | 12% | 63% | 9 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 5.7 | 6% | 63% | 20 | Possible if you are away from city lights. |
| Sun, Jun 14 | 4.7 | 2% | 69% | 8 | Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show. |
| Mon, Jun 15 | 2.0 | 0% | 84% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Jun 16 | 3.0* | 1% | 94% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Jun 17 | 3.0* | 3% | 55% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Jun 18 | 3.0* | 8% | 84% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Fri, Jun 19 | 3.0* | 15% | 62% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sat, Jun 20 | 3.0* | 23% | 93% | 0 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Sun, Jun 21 | 3.0* | 33% | 47% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Mon, Jun 22 | 3.0* | 43% | 65% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Tue, Jun 23 | 3.0* | 54% | 49% | 2 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Wed, Jun 24 | 3.0* | 64% | 62% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
| Thu, Jun 25 | 3.0* | 74% | 67% | 1 | Auroras are very unlikely tonight. |
- Fri, Jun 129Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 12%Clouds: 63%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Sat, Jun 1320Max Kp: 5.7Moon: 6%Clouds: 63%Possible if you are away from city lights.
- Sun, Jun 148Max Kp: 4.7Moon: 2%Clouds: 69%Low chance, only the strongest auroras will show.
- Mon, Jun 151Max Kp: 2.0Moon: 0%Clouds: 84%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Jun 160Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 1%Clouds: 94%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Jun 172Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 3%Clouds: 55%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Jun 181Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 8%Clouds: 84%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Fri, Jun 192Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 15%Clouds: 62%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sat, Jun 200Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 23%Clouds: 93%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Sun, Jun 212Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 33%Clouds: 47%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Mon, Jun 221Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 43%Clouds: 65%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Tue, Jun 232Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 54%Clouds: 49%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Wed, Jun 241Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 64%Clouds: 62%Auroras are very unlikely tonight.
- Thu, Jun 251Max Kp: 3.0*Moon: 74%Clouds: 67%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 Leeds 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+1).
In Leeds (geomagnetic latitude 55.8°), auroras are possible from Kp ≥ 6.
| Date | Peak | Max Kp | Level | Duration | Aurora visible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:00 | 5.0 | G1 | 3 h | No | |
| 16:00 | 6.3 | G2 | 12 h | Yes |
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About magnetic storms in Leeds
Magnetic storm in Leeds today: planetary Kp = 2.7 (quiet). Over the last 7 days the maximum Kp above Leeds reached 6.3 (G2); storm days (G1+) this week: 2.
Leeds sits at geomagnetic latitude 55.8°. The nearest magnetic observatory continuously recording the field is Lviv, 1780 km away. Population 536,280.
Leeds lies in the sub-auroral zone (55.8°), 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 Leeds (sub-auroral zone, 55.8°) 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 Leeds during the last 24 hours. Kp reached a maximum of 5.0 around 19:00 local time and dipped to 2.3. The planetary trend over the past 6 hours is falling — the magnetosphere near Leeds 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 Leeds. At a geomagnetic latitude of 55.8°, the minimum Kp giving a realistic chance of visible auroras above Leeds is about Kp ≥ 5. 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 Leeds right now. Temperature +14.2°C, atmospheric pressure 755.5 mm Hg (1007.2 hPa), cloud cover 100%, humidity 79%, wind 24.5 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 Leeds page shows both indicators side by side. Weather data from Open-Meteo (CC BY).
Aurora viewing window for Leeds tonight. Sunset is at 19:36 local time, sunrise tomorrow at 02:35. Moon phase — waning crescent with 10% 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..