G2moderate

The geomagnetic storm of 9 November 2003

On 9 November 2003 the Kp index reached 6−: a G2 (moderate) storm, with 6 hours at Kp 5 or more. At its peak the lights could be seen from 352,522 places in the atlas, down to about 50° magnetic latitude.

Kp 6−Peak Kp · 9 November 2003 12:00 UT

6Hours at Kp 5 or more

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Solar cycle 23Year 8 of solar cycle 23

Kp every three hours

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Where the lights could be seen

At Kp 6− the lights reach 352,522 places of the atlas on the horizon and 116,237 overhead, down to about 50° magnetic latitude.

Countries

Russia140,354 placesUnited States35,956 placesSweden27,876 placesFinland24,291 placesLithuania20,495 placesCanada19,463 placesBelarus16,617 placesNorway13,111 placesUnited Kingdom10,715 placesLatvia7,542 places

At the edge: just within reach

MinskBelarusSamaraRussiaLeedsUnited KingdomBostonUnited StatesTolyattiRussiaBarnaulRussiaDublinIrelandManchesterUnited Kingdom

The largest towns that could see them

Before and after

Previous storm6 November 2003 · Kp 6−

Next storm10 – 11 November 2003 · Kp 6

2003

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Strong storms at the same time of year

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7 – 11 November 2004Kp 9− · 75 h

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8 – 9 November 1991Kp 9− · 33 h

7 – 8 November 1998Kp 8− · 18 h