MM#003 Major Flare Watch

[Max Millennium Chief Observer]

Dear Collaborators,

Solar activity increased significantly since the last message. The
target region NOAA 13234 was the source of an M8.6 flare at 17:35 UT
yesterday, as well as numerous C-class flares. The region continues to
undergo flux emergence, particularly in its core. The trailing spots
continue to display rotational behavior, which may lead to further
sheering around the delta spot. The Major Flare Watch shall remain in
effect for a further 24 hours due to the increased possibility of
another >M5 flare.

The position of NOAA 13234 on 1-Mar-2023 at 12:30 UT is:

N25W43, ( 599", 487" )

See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.

Regards,

Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)