MM#003 Major Flare Watch
Max Millennium Chief Observer
mmchiefobserver at gmail.com
Fri Aug 9 10:06:30 MDT 2024
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has been at a high level since the last message.
The largest event was an X1.3 flare at 19:01 UT yesterday,
produced by NOAA 13777 (S09W26). This region remains
classified as a beta-gamma-delta configuration but is becoming
much more fragmented. Target region NOAA 13780 (S12E10)
produced four ~M1 flares and three mid-level C-class flares in
the period. 13780 retains a beta-gamma-delta/F-type configuration
with a slight increase in sunspot area (now 1250 uh). This region
now appears some signs of spot spilt in its leading portion. Today,
the Major Flare Watch shall remain in effect with NOAA 13780
due to its overall size, magnetic complexity, and further evolution.
M-class activity is expected, with a good chance of >M5 flares
from various regions in the next 24-48 hours.
The position of NOAA 13780 on 9-Aug-2024 at 11:30 UT is:
S12E10 (-161",-297")
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,
De-Chao Song (Purple Mountain Observatory)
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