Solar Flares in 2024
749 flares ↑ MAX: X9.1 ↓ MIN: B3.3
749 flares ↑ MAX: X9.1 ↓ MIN: B3.3
In 2024, more than 740 solar flares were recorded. The most active month was August with 103 solar flares: X1.7 (Aug 5), X1.3 (Aug 8), X1.1 (Aug 14). Compared with 2023, that is 126% more — rising solar flare activity. The strongest solar flare was X9.1 on October 3, 2024 (2 hours 10 minutes straight). The quietest month was January (only 25 solar flares).
Most powerful Solar Flares in 2024
| Month | Events | Strongest event | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25 | M6.8 29 Jan | Moderate level | 2 h 31 min |
| February | 44 | X6.4 22 Feb | High level | 1 h 26 min |
| March | 37 | X1.1 23 Mar | High level | 3 h 21 min |
| April | 45 | M9.5 30 Apr | Moderate level | 31 min |
| May | 96 | X8.8 14 May | High level | 3 h 21 min |
| June | 49 | X1.6 10 Jun | High level | 2 h 36 min |
| July | 79 | X2 16 Jul | High level | 1 h 6 min |
| August | 103 | X1.7 5 Aug | High level | 2 h 6 min |
| September | 54 | X4.5 14 Sep | High level | 2 h 41 min |
| October | 81 | X9.1 3 Oct | High level | 2 h 10 min |
| November | 67 | X2.4 6 Nov | High level | 3 h 13 min |
| December | 69 | X2.3 8 Dec | High level | 16 min |