Monday, April 20, 2026

Solar Activity Report: April 13 - 19, 2026

Solar activity remained at low levels during the reporting period. X‑ray flux was predominantly within the B‑class range, with only occasional short‑lived increases into the C‑class. Active region 14419 was the dominant contributor, responsible for five of the seven C‑class flares recorded, including the strongest event of the week, a C4.1 flare on April 17. Additional low‑level C‑class flares were observed on April 13, 16, 17, and 18, while the remainder of the week stayed within the B‑class range. A few CMEs were detected, none with Earth‑directed components.

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