Solar Flares in 2014
213 flares ↑ MAX: X5 ↓ MIN: B1.2
213 flares ↑ MAX: X5 ↓ MIN: B1.2
In 2014, more than 210 solar flares were recorded. The most active month was October with 43 solar flares: X3.2 (Oct 24), X2.1 (Oct 27), X2 (Oct 26). Compared with 2013, that is 109% more — rising solar flare activity. The strongest solar flare was X5 on February 25, 2014 (1 hour 56 minutes straight). The quietest month was April (only 4 solar flares).
Most powerful Solar Flares in 2014
| Month | Events | Strongest event | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27 | X1.3 7 Jan | High level | 1 h 36 min |
| February | 42 | X5 25 Feb | High level | 1 h 56 min |
| March | 22 | X1 29 Mar | High level | 12 min |
| April | 4 | X1.4 25 Apr | High level | 41 min |
| May | 5 | M5.3 8 May | Moderate level | 36 min |
| June | 18 | X2.2 10 Jun | High level | 3 min |
| July | 5 | M6.5 8 Jul | Moderate level | 31 min |
| August | 7 | M6 24 Aug | Moderate level | 26 min |
| September | 10 | X1.7 10 Sep | High level | 3 h 1 min |
| October | 43 | X3.2 24 Oct | High level | 2 h 36 min |
| November | 14 | X1.6 7 Nov | High level | 1 h 42 min |
| December | 16 | X1.9 20 Dec | High level | 3 h 16 min |