Solar Flares in 2005
118 flares ↑ MAX: X18.1 ↓ MIN: A0.4

In 2005, more than 110 solar flares were recorded. The most active month was September with 34 solar flares: X18.1 (Sep 7), X6.5 (Sep 9), X5.7 (Sep 8). Compared with 2004, that is 11% less — falling solar flare activity. The strongest solar flare was X18.1 on September 7, 2005 (5 hours 57 minutes straight). The quietest month was February (only 1 solar flare).

Most powerful Solar Flares in 2005

Month Events Strongest event Level Duration
January 24 X7.9 20 Jan High level 4 h 56 min
February 1 M3.5 19 Feb Moderate level 21 min
May 14 M8.5 13 May Moderate level 2 h 1 min
June 4 M4.3 16 Jun Moderate level 46 min
July 22 X1.4 14 Jul High level 2 h 41 min
August 8 M6.6 25 Aug Moderate level 11 min
September 34 X18.1 7 Sep High level 5 h 57 min
November 7 M4 14 Nov Moderate level
December 4 M8.2 2 Dec Moderate level 23 min