Solar wind on May 8, 2016

May 8, 2016

Providence change region

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Solar wind parameters

Solar wind speed

590 km/s increased (average for 24 hours)

Solar wind speed for May 7 and 8, 2016, according to data from the ACE spacecraft Solar wind speed for May 7 and 8, 2016.

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Solar wind density

3.8 cm^-3 normal (average for 24 hours)

Solar wind density for May 7 and 8, 2016, according to data from the ACE spacecraft Solar wind density for May 7 and 8, 2016.

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Solar wind temperature

406 000 K high (average for 24 hours)

Solar wind temperature for May 7 and 8, 2016, according to data from the ACE spacecraft Solar wind temperature for May 7 and 8, 2016.

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Solar wind magnetic field induction

10.8 nT increased (average for 24 hours)

Solar wind magnetic field induction for May 7 and 8, 2016, according to data from the ACE spacecraft Solar wind magnetic field induction for May 7 and 8, 2016.

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The Bz component of the solar wind magnetic field

−3.5 nT negative (average for 24 hours)

The Bz component of the solar wind magnetic field for May 7 and 8, 2016, 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 7 and 8, 2016.

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