Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The target region on the eastern limb has now been designated as NOAA
12650. It has a small leader spot with some trailing plage, and has
produced some minor B-level activity since the last message. Further
low level events possible over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12650 on 10-Apr-2017 at 07:30 UT is:
N08E67, ( -874", 171" )
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 (University of Glasgow)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The target region has completed east limb passage and
is currently displaying a few tiny spots with a beta magnetic
configuration. It has been the source of minor B-class events.
Additional B-class events are possible in the next 24 hours.
The position of the target on April 09 at 12:45 UT is:
N09E77 Solar X = -923", Solar Y = 171")
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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 2645 has completed west limb passage. 2645 was
the source of B-class activity and three C-class events since
the last message. The largest C-class event was a C4.3
at 04/07/19:49 UT. The current visible solar disk is spotless.
The new target will be a region rotating over the east limb
at N08. The new target region has produced a few limb
occulted B-class events today. Additional minor events
possible in the next 24 hour period.
The approximate position of the target on April 08 at 15:00 UT is:
N08E88 (Solar X = -948", Solar Y = 136")
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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 2645 is now located on the southwestern limb.
2645 has decayed somewhat in the past 24 hours
especially within its trailing portion losing its magnetic
delta configuration. 2645 was the source of B-class
activity and a C2.7 event at 04/07/00:25 UT.
B-class events likely with another C-class event possible
before 2645 completes west limb passage.
The position of NOAA 2645 on April 07 at 13:30 UT is:
S10W87 (Solar X = 942", Solar Y = -160")
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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 2645 was the source of several B-class and
two C-class events in the past 24 hours. The largest
event was a C5.5 at 04/06/12:10 UT. 2645 is mostly
unchanged maintaining its large F-type/beta-gamma-delta
sunspot group. The weak delta configuration is located
within the trailing portion of the region. B- and C-class
events expected with the chance of an isolated M-class
event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2645 on April 06 at 15:34 UT is:
S10W76 (Solar X = 916", Solar Y = -140")
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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 2644 completed west limb passage without producing
a noteworthy event. The target will switch to NOAA 2645.
2645 was the source of C-class activity in the past 24 hours.
The largest was a C4.9 at 04/04/23:42 UT. 2645 is maintaining
an E-type/beta-gamma sunspot group with a weak delta
configuration located within its trailing portion. C-class events
expected with a chance of an isolated M-class event in the next
24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2645 on April 05 at 13:30 UT is:
S10W61 (Solar X = 827", Solar Y = -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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#003 Major Flare Watch
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2644 is now rotating over the
northwestern limb. 2644 appears to be maintaining
its complex beta-gamma-delta magnetic configuration
and was the source of numerous occulted C-class events.
The region is displaying almost continuous surge and
spray-type prominences. Another M-class =>M5 is still
possible before 2644 completes west limb passage.
NOAA 2645 (S10W48, E-type/beta-gamma-delta) will produce
C-class activity with the chance of an isolated M-class
event.
The position of NOAA 2644 on April 04 at 13:30 UT is:
N13W87 (Solar X = 932", Solar W = 219")
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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#003 Major Flare Watch
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Major Flare Watch target region, NOAA 2644, was the
source of two major events since the last message.
(M5.7 at 04/02/20:33 UT and an M5.8 at 04/03/14:29 UT).
2644 also produced a few lower-level M-class events
and numerous C-class events. 2644 remains in growth
phase maintaining its large and magnetically complex
F-type/beta-gamma-delta sunspot group. NOAA 2645,
S10W34, is also a large E-type/beta-gamma-delta region
but is currently not producing major flares. 2644 has the
potential to produce another major => M5 flare with a slight
chance of an X-class flare in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2644 on April 03 at 13:30 UT is:
N12W73 (Solar X = 898", Solar Y = 228")
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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity has increased dramatically. NOAA 12644 has produced two
mid M-class flares in the past 24 hours, with an M5.4 currently in
progress (07:50 UT). At this time we are issuing a Major Flare Watch
with NOAA 12644 as the target region. The region is approaching the
western limb and appears to be increasing in magnetic complexity.
Further intermediate level activity expected (from NOAA 12645 as
well), with chance for additional M-level activity in the next 24
hours.
The position of NOAA 12644 on 2-Apr-2017 at 07:30 UT is:
N12W56, ( 779", 257" )
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 (University of Glasgow)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The target region NOAA 12645 was the source of two C1 flares, as well
as numerous B-class flares, since the last message. The region has
continued to develop and has regained its beta-gamma configuration due
to renewed flux emergence in its core. Good chance of further B- and
C-level activity over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12645 on 1-Apr-2017 at 07:30 UT is:
S10W03, ( 49", -58" )
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 (University of Glasgow)