Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity has increased since the last message with several
C-class flares emanating from NOAA 12320. The largest was a C7.9 at
07:57 UT today. The positive leading spot has all but disappeared but
the trailing portion still contains a delta. Minor flux emergence may
lead to additional intermediate level events over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12320 on 10-Apr-2015 at 11:35 UT is:
S12W32, ( 498", -115" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at low levels. NOAA 12320 was the source of a
C5.4 at 06:25 UT today. The region remains fairly stable and maintains
its beta-delta configuration, but may be showing signs of decay.
Possibility of isolated low-to-mid level events.
The position of NOAA 12320 on 9-Apr-2015 at 15:36 UT is:
S12W22, ( 352", -107" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Overall activity has decreased since the last message, although the
target region NOAA 12320 produced an M1.4 flare at 14:37 UT today. The
region continues to develop and is now classified as a beta-delta
region due to mixed polarity flux within its trailing portion. Chance
for another isolated intermediate level event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12320 on 8-Apr-2015 at 11:35 UT is:
S12W05, ( 82", -98" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at low levels with the target region NOAA
12320 producing another isolated C3 flare since the last message. The
region is now classified as having a beta-gamma configuration with
some positive polarity flux emerging into the negative-polarity
trailing sunspot. Additional C-level activity expected over the next
24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12320 on 7-Apr-2015 at 11:35 UT is:
S12E09, ( -147", -98" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at low levels. The target region NOAA 12320
only produced an isolated C3.0 flare since the last message. The
region continues to show signs of growth but retains its simple beta
configuration. Chance of additional isolated C-level events over the
next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12320 on 6-Apr-2015 at 11:35 UT is:
S12E21, ( -337", -103" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity has increased today. The largest event was a long duration
C3.8 at 22:16 UT on April 4 at S30E21, which was associated with a large
filament eruption, a two-ribbon flare, and a CME. There was another
C1.0 event at 19:20 UT produced by the newly numbered region NOAA
12320. NOAA 12320 was classified as a D-type/beta configuration. It is
showing flux emergence and also mixed polarities in the negative spot.
12320 will be the target region today. C-class activity is possible over the
next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 12320 on April 5 at 11:35 UT is:
S12E33 (Solar X = -512", Solar Y = -112")
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,
Ying Li (Nanjing University / Montana State University)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is low. According to new data, it seems that
the largest C1.7 event at 06:51 UT on April 3 was produced by NOAA
12318, not by NOAA 12317 (N11W66) as it was reported yesterday.
This C1.7 event was associated with a CME at the east limb. NOAA
12318 was also the source of a B9.8 and a C1.0 activity earlier today.
12318 is rotating onto the solar disk, and has a C-type/beta classification.
There is an unnumbered region, located in the southeast quadrant,
developing rapidly. It has the potential to produce C-class activity.
Yesterday's target region 12317 has been flare quiet, and is approaching
the west limb. At this time, we switch the target region to NOAA 12318.
Additional low-level activity is likely in the next 24-48 hours.
The position of NOAA 12318 on April 4 at 11:35 UT is:
N09E62 (Solar X = -837", Solar Y = 198")
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,
Ying Li (Nanjing University / Montana State University)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity is at low levels. There are two large filaments visible on the
solar disk for several days. The target region NOAA 12317 was the source
of a C1.7 event at 06:51 UT on April 3, the largest event since the last
message. NOAA 12317 increased in spot area and number of spots with
retaining its D-type/beta classification. 12317 is showing some flux
emergence in both the leading and trailing portions. It has the potential
to produce low C-class activity in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 12317 on April 3 at 11:35 UT is:
N09W52 (Solar X = 748", Solar Y = 215")
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,
Ying Li (Nanjing University / Montana State University)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity is at low levels. Yesterday's target region NOAA 12305
(S10W87) has remained flare quiet since the last message, and is
rotating over the limb. At this time, we switch the target region to NOAA
12317, which appeared just yesterday and has developed rapidly to a
D-type/beta configuration. Low C-class activity is likely over the next 24
hours.
The position of NOAA 12317 on April 2 at 11:35 UT is:
N10W39 (Solar X = 596", Solar Y = 249")
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,
Ying Li (Nanjing University / Montana State University)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is very low. The GOES soft X-ray flux is flat
below the C-level. Yesterday's target region NOAA 12305 continues
to decay, and is classified as a C-type/beta magnetic configuration.
12305 is approaching the South West limb. No significant flare activity
is expected in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12305 on April 1 at 11:35 UT is:
S11W71 (Solar X = 892", Solar Y = -147")
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,
Ying Li (Nanjing University / Montana State University)