Name: M1.1 — Moderate level
Start: 2017-10-20T23:28:00+00:00
End: 2017-10-20T23:30:00+00:00

Solar Flares in 2017
40 flares ↑ MAX: X9.3 ↓ MIN: A0.4

In 2017, more than 40 solar flares were recorded. The most active month was September with 28 solar flares: X9.3 (Sep 6), X8.3 (Sep 10), X1.4 (Sep 7). Compared with 2016, that is 186% more — rising solar flare activity. The strongest solar flare was X9.3 on September 6, 2017 (4 hours 51 minutes straight). The quietest month was August (only 1 solar flare).

Most powerful Solar Flares in 2017

Month	Events	Strongest event	Level	Duration
April	7	M5.8 3 Apr	Moderate level	11 min
July	3	M2.4 14 Jul	Moderate level	2 h 6 min
August	1	M1.2 20 Aug	Moderate level	6 min
September	28	X9.3 6 Sep	High level	4 h 51 min
October	1	M1.1 20 Oct	Moderate level	2 min