Solar wind on May 6, 2008

May 6, 2008

Edmonton change region

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Solar wind parameters

Solar wind speed

553 km/s increased (average for 24 hours)

Solar wind speed for May 5 and 6, 2008, according to data from the ACE spacecraft Solar wind speed for May 5 and 6, 2008.

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Solar wind density

0.51 cm^-3 low (average for 24 hours)

Solar wind density for May 5 and 6, 2008, according to data from the ACE spacecraft Solar wind density for May 5 and 6, 2008.

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Solar wind temperature

145 000 K increased (average for 24 hours)

Solar wind temperature for May 5 and 6, 2008, according to data from the ACE spacecraft Solar wind temperature for May 5 and 6, 2008.

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Solar wind magnetic field induction

4.1 nT normal (average for 24 hours)

Solar wind magnetic field induction for May 5 and 6, 2008, according to data from the ACE spacecraft Solar wind magnetic field induction for May 5 and 6, 2008.

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The Bz component of the solar wind magnetic field

+0.6 nT positive (average for 24 hours)

The Bz component of the solar wind magnetic field for May 5 and 6, 2008, according to data from the ACE spacecraft. A negative, blue Bz value (southern direction of the field) promotes the development of magnetic storms and northern lights. The Bz component of the solar wind magnetic field for May 5 and 6, 2008.

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