Frontal view of the magnetic energy flux on the planet day side for different IMF orientations. We observe the magnetic energy flux distribution towards the planet-Sun direction from the night side. 1st color bar is related to A) and D) panels, 2nd color bar to the other 4 cases. The plotted surface is defined between the bow shock and the magnetopause where the magnetic energy flux reaches its maxima (see Fig. 2, panels B and D, pink dashed line).