Solar Flares Hitting Earth Today 2024. This solar flare is the largest of solar cycle 25 and is classified as an x8.7 flare. Largest flare of the current solar cycle as of 22 february 2024.

The flare reached its peak at 01:23 am edt on may 11, 2024. The image shows a blend of 171 angstrom and 131 angstrom.