Solar Flares in 2001
315 flares ↑ MAX: X18.4 ↓ MIN: B1.9
315 flares ↑ MAX: X18.4 ↓ MIN: B1.9
In 2001, more than 310 solar flares were recorded. The most active month was September with 47 solar flares: X2.7 (Sep 24), X1 (Sep 9), M8.8 (Sep 17). Compared with 2000, that is 34% more — rising solar flare activity. The strongest solar flare was X18.4 on April 2, 2001 (10 hours 56 minutes straight). The quietest month was February (only 1 solar flare).
Most powerful Solar Flares in 2001
| Month | Events | Strongest event | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | M7.8 20 Jan | Moderate level | 41 min |
| February | 1 | M2.6 2 Feb | Moderate level | 26 min |
| March | 34 | X1.8 29 Mar | High level | 1 h 41 min |
| April | 43 | X18.4 2 Apr | High level | 10 h 56 min |
| May | 12 | M7.1 20 May | Moderate level | 2 min |
| June | 15 | X1.3 23 Jun | High level | 12 min |
| July | 3 | M2 19 Jul | Moderate level | 16 min |
| August | 23 | X5.8 25 Aug | High level | 3 h 27 min |
| September | 47 | X2.7 24 Sep | High level | 3 h 41 min |
| October | 36 | X1.7 19 Oct | High level | 2 h 17 min |
| November | 46 | X1.3 25 Nov | High level | 21 min |
| December | 45 | X6.4 13 Dec | High level | 41 min |