G2 - Moderate geomagnetic storm

Observed Kp: 6
Threshold reached: 13:24 UTC

Current data suggests there is a moderate possibility for aurora to appear at the following middle latitude regions in the near future

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The solar wind speed is currently moderately high (501.2 km/sec.)
The strength of the interplanetary magnetic field is moderate (17.01nT), the direction is moderately South (-16.89nT).
The Disturbance Storm Time index predicts moderate storm conditions right now (-51nT)

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