MMmotd October 2020

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 31 Oct '20

31 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, The level of solar activity is very low. NOAA regions 12778 and 12779 have both decayed slightly since the last message, with 12778 retaining a beta/E-type classification and 12779 losing penumbral coverage to be classified as a beta/C-type sunspot group. No significant X-ray flares have occurred in the past 24 hours. Low B-class flares are probable over the following 24 hours. The position of NOAA 12779 on 31-Oct-2020 at 16:00 UT is: S15W66 , ( 854", -279" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 30 Oct '20

30 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity is at a low level. NOAA 12778 has continued to decay slightly since the last message and has been classified as a beta/ E-type sunspot group. The target region NOAA 12779 evolved further and is now classed as a beta/D-type sunspot group, as its interior spots were mostly consolidated into the main leading and trailing spots. NOAA 12779 has continued to produce multiple B-class events as well as a C1.5 on 29-Oct-2020 at 20:00 UT. More C-class activity is possible in the next 24-hour period. The position of NOAA 12779 on 30-Oct-2020 at 18:30 UT is: S17W55 , ( 759", -324" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 29 Oct '20

29 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, The level of solar activity is low. NOAA 12778 has decayed slightly in the last 24 hours, retaining its beta-gamma/D-type sunspot group classification. The new flux region has now been designated as NOAA 12779 and was classed as a beta/C-type sunspot group at the start of the UT day. However, NOAA 12779 now displays spots in its interior with mixed polarities that are now developing penumbrae. NOAA 12779 becomes the new target as it has produced multiple B-class and six C-class flares since the last message, the largest being a C4.3 on 29-Oct-2020 at 11:30 UT. More C-class activity is expected over the following 24 hours, with a chance for a low M-class event if 12779 develops a magnetic delta-spot configuration. The position of NOAA 12779 on 29-Oct-2020 at 16:30 UT is: S15W42 , ( 626", -306" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 28 Oct '20

28 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity is at a low level. Target region NOAA 12778 has grown in spot area and number of spots since the last message, and has increased in classification complexity to a beta-gamma/ D-type sunspot group. A new magnetic flux region is emerging very close to the North East of NOAA 12778 and it is already displaying small spots. NOAA 12778 has continued to produce B-class activity in the past 24 hours as well as the largest flare of the period, a C1.1 on 28-Oct-2020 at 02:00 UT. More C-class activity is very likely in the next 24 hour period, especially if the new flux region continues to rapidly emerge and interact with NOAA 12778. The position of NOAA 12778 on 28-Oct-2020 at 18:30 UT is: S19W40 , ( 589", -371" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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MM#009 Default Target (re-sent to correct the pointing coordinate reference date)
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, *** This is a re-sent version of today's message to correct the pointing coordinate reference date *** The level of solar activity is low. The target region has now been confirmed as being designated NOAA 12778 and was classed as a beta/D-type sunspot group. This region has produced five C-class events since the last message, with the largest being a C4.3 flare on 27-Oct-2020 at 06:11 UT. B-class activity is expected over the following 24-hour period, with more C-class flares probable. The position of NOAA 12778 on 27-Oct-2020 at 18:30 UT is: S19W27 , ( 417", -382" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 27 Oct '20

27 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, The level of solar activity is low. The target region has now been confirmed as being designated NOAA 12778 and was classed as a beta/D-type sunspot group. This region has produced five C-class events since the last message, with the largest being a C4.3 flare on 27-Oct-2020 at 06:11 UT. B-class activity is expected over the following 24-hour period, with more C-class flares probable. The position NOAA 12778 on 26-Oct-2020 at 18:30 UT is: S19W27 , ( 417", -382" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 26 Oct '20

26 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, The level of solar activity is very low. The emerging flux target region has developed spots and should be confirmed as being designated as NOAA 12778 at the start of the next UT day. This region appears to be a beta/ C-type sunspot group classification and has produced low B-class events in the past 24 hours (the largest being two B1.2 flares on 26-Oct-2020 at 04:22 UT and 06:23 UT). Mid-B-class flares are possible in the next 24 hours as this region continues to emerge new magnetic flux. The approximate position of this region on 26-Oct-2020 at 16:30 UT is: S19W12 , ( 190", -390" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 25 Oct '20

25 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity is at a very low level. The target region NOAA 12776 remains classified as an alpha/H-type sunspot group and it produced a B2.3 flare on 24-Oct-2020 at 20:45 UT. Another new flux region is emerging in the South East quadrant and has developed several pores that appear to be consolidating into more stable spots. This region has already produced several A-class events as well as a B1.8 flare on 25-Oct-2020 at 11:18 UT. This new region is the new target. More B-class flares are possible over the following 24-hour period. The approximate position of this region on 25-Oct-2020 at 14:30 UT is: S20E04 , ( -64", -409" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 24 Oct '20

24 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, The level of solar activity is extremely low. The new flux region in the North East quadrant has slowed its emergence, but only displays pores. The target region NOAA 12776 has been stable since yesterday's message and has maintained its designation as an alpha/H-type sunspot group. No significant X-ray flares have occurred in the past 24 hours and no change in flaring activity is expected in the next 24 hours. The position of NOAA 12776 on 24-Oct-2020 at 18:00 UT is: S14W67 , ( 863", -265" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 23 Oct '20

23 Oct '20

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity is at an extremely low level. A new small flux region is currently emerging in the North East quadrant, including signs of pores. This will not become the target region today, but its progress will be monitored over the next 24 hours. The target region NOAA 12776 has been stable since the last message, continuing to be classified as an alpha/ H-type sunspot group. This region has again produced low A-class events, with no change in flaring activity expected over the following 24-hour period. The position of NOAA 12776 on 23-Oct-2020 at 18:00 UT is: S14W55 , ( 768", -281" ) 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, Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)

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