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Geomagnetism

We monitor the Earth's magnetic field. Using ground-based observatories, we provide continuous records of magnetic field variations; disseminate magnetic data to various governmental, academic, and private institutions; and conduct research into the nature of geomagnetic variations for purposes of scientific understanding and hazard mitigation. Explore and search below.

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Severe Magnetic Storm -December 31, 2024

Severe Magnetic Storm -December 31, 2024

December 31, 2024: 11:18
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Severe Magnetic Storm -January 6, 2025

Severe Magnetic Storm -January 6, 2025

January 6, 2025: 16:00 Eastern Time
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Severe Magnetic Storm -June 2, 2025

Severe Magnetic Storm -June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025: 12:00 Eastern Time
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Severe Magnetic Storm (ongoing)

Severe Magnetic Storm (ongoing)

October 10, 2024: 22:00 Eastern Time
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September 17, 2024 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of September 16, 2024 - September 17, 2024 22:00 Eastern time
September 17, 2024 Magnetic Disturbance

September 17, 2024 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of September 16, 2024 - September 17, 2024 22:00 Eastern time
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Auroras and Earthquakes: Strange Companions

Release Date: JULY 6, 2020 In 1722 and 1723 a London clockmaker, George Graham, observed daily and consistent variations on one of his instruments, a “Needle upon the Pin” (a compass), for which he had no explanation. Swedish scientists obtained some of Graham’s instruments to record what is now known to be the variations in Earth’s magnetic field. In 1741, they noticed a significant deflection of...
Auroras and Earthquakes: Strange Companions

Auroras and Earthquakes: Strange Companions

Release Date: JULY 6, 2020 In 1722 and 1723 a London clockmaker, George Graham, observed daily and consistent variations on one of his instruments, a “Needle upon the Pin” (a compass), for which he had no explanation. Swedish scientists obtained some of Graham’s instruments to record what is now known to be the variations in Earth’s magnetic field. In 1741, they noticed a significant deflection of...
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August 25, 2018 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of August 25, 2018
August 25, 2018 Magnetic Disturbance

August 25, 2018 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of August 25, 2018
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June 23, 2015 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of June 23, 2015
June 23, 2015 Magnetic Disturbance

June 23, 2015 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of June 23, 2015
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March 17, 2015 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of March 17, 2015
March 17, 2015 Magnetic Disturbance

March 17, 2015 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of March 17, 2015
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September 12, 2014 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of September 12, 2014
September 12, 2014 Magnetic Disturbance

September 12, 2014 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of September 12, 2014
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February 19, 2014 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of February 19, 2014
February 19, 2014 Magnetic Disturbance

February 19, 2014 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of February 19, 2014
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June 1, 2013 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of June 1, 2013
June 1, 2013 Magnetic Disturbance

June 1, 2013 Magnetic Disturbance

Space Weather Events of June 1, 2013
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