Solar Flares in 2023
332 flares ↑ MAX: X5 ↓ MIN: B4
332 flares ↑ MAX: X5 ↓ MIN: B4
In 2023, more than 330 solar flares were recorded. The most active month was May with 50 solar flares: M9.6 (May 16), M9 (May 20), M7.3 (May 3). Compared with 2022, that is 85% more — rising solar flare activity. The strongest solar flare was X5 on December 31, 2023 (1 hour 56 minutes straight). The quietest month was October (only 6 solar flares).
Most powerful Solar Flares in 2023
| Month | Events | Strongest event | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38 | X2 9 Jan | High level | 26 min |
| February | 46 | X2.3 17 Feb | High level | 4 h 1 min |
| March | 21 | X2.1 3 Mar | High level | 1 h 1 min |
| April | 9 | M3 6 Apr | Moderate level | 16 min |
| May | 50 | M9.6 16 May | Moderate level | 26 min |
| June | 22 | X1.1 20 Jun | High level | 1 h 34 min |
| July | 43 | X1.1 2 Jul | High level | 1 h 56 min |
| August | 25 | X1.6 5 Aug | High level | 1 h 56 min |
| September | 33 | M8.7 21 Sep | Moderate level | 16 min |
| October | 6 | M2.5 1 Oct | Moderate level | 26 min |
| November | 16 | M9.8 28 Nov | Moderate level | 1 h 1 min |
| December | 23 | X5 31 Dec | High level | 1 h 56 min |