Solar Flares in May, 2002
15 flares ↑ MAX: X2.1 ↓ MIN: B5.9
15 flares ↑ MAX: X2.1 ↓ MIN: B5.9
In May 2002, 15 solar flares were recorded; the strongest was X2.1 on May 20, 2002. The longest run of consecutive active days was 3 (20 May–22 May).
Most powerful Solar Flares in May 2002
| Date | Class | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2002 | X2.1 | High level | 8 min |
| May 20, 2002 | M5.1 | Moderate level | 31 min |
| May 17, 2002 | M2.9 | Moderate level | 11 min |
| May 31, 2002 | M2.5 | Moderate level | 16 min |
| May 27, 2002 | M2.3 | Moderate level | 11 min |
| May 17, 2002 | M1.7 | Moderate level | 51 min |
| May 17, 2002 | M1.6 | Moderate level | 6 min |
| May 30, 2002 | M1.6 | Moderate level | 21 min |
| May 7, 2002 | M1.5 | Moderate level | 11 min |
| May 11, 2002 | M1.5 | Moderate level | 3 min |
| May 21, 2002 | M1.5 | Moderate level | 16 min |
| May 30, 2002 | M1.5 | Moderate level | 36 min |
| May 15, 2002 | M1.2 | Moderate level | 2 min |
| May 24, 2002 | M1.2 | Moderate level | — |
| May 22, 2002 | M1 | Moderate level | — |