Space Weather Prediction Center

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

G1 (Minor) Geomagnetic Storm Conditions Observed

Ovation Model Showing Potential Aurora Borealis Viewing Locations
G1 (Minor) Geomagnetic Storm Conditions Observed
published: Monday, April 10, 2017 05:59 UTC UTC

G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm conditions were met at 09/0458 UTC (09/00:58 ET) due to the sustained southward Bz component of the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF). G1 (Minor) warning conditions are valid from 09/0130 to 09/1200 UTC. Stay tuned for updates as forecasters continue to monitor the solar wind environment.