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BGS Global Geomagnetic Activity Forecast

Forecast period
(noon-to-noon GMT) 		Forecast Global Activity level
Average Max
12 JAN-13 JAN ACTIVE STORM G1
13 JAN-14 JAN QUIET ACTIVE
14 JAN-15 JAN QUIET ACTIVE

For more information about the forecast and activity categories see
geomag.bgs.ac.uk/education/activitylevels.html

Activity during last 72 hours

Global   Local (UK)
Date Average Max At time (UTC) Average Max At time (UTC)
9 JAN-10 JAN QUIET ACTIVE 06:00-09:00 QUIET ACTIVE 06:00-09:00
10 JAN-11 JAN ACTIVE STORM G2 18:00-00:00 ACTIVE STORM G2 18:00-00:00
11 JAN-12 JAN ACTIVE STORM G1 15:00-21:00 ACTIVE STORM G1 15:00-18:00

Additional Comments

The solar wind speed is currently elevated due to the effects of a northern coronal hole. This enhancement increases the chances of moderate geomagnetic activity, declining throughout the second and third periods.
Time of forecast: 12 Jan 2026
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