Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity was at a very low level in the past 24 hours.
The largest event of the period was a C2.9 at 08/21/04:48 UT
emergent from NOAA 13081 (N11W54, alpha/H-type). The
target region NOAA 13078 only produced two B-class flares
and has decayed to a beta-gamma/D-type configuration. At
this time we end the Major Flare Watch campaign. 13078 is
rotating over the west limb. We will watch this region for final
24 hours. Only C- and B-class activities are expected in the
next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 21 at 03:30 UT is:
S24W76 (840", -408")
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 (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
The solar activity has decreased since the last message.
The largest event since the last message was a C6.7 flare
at 08/19/20:19 UT produced by target region NOAA 13078.
13078 also produced another five low C-class flares during
the period. This region retains its beta-gamma-delta/D-type
configuration while it seems to decay further. It is showing
magnetic flux cancellations and is rotating to the west limb.
The Major Flare Watch campaign will continue for another
24 hours. Low M-class activities are still likely with a slight
chance of a major flare in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 20 at 03:30 UT is:
S24W64 (779", -428")
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 (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
The target region NOAA 13078 produced four low M-class flares
(the largest one being an M1.6 at 08/19/04:14 UT) and also numerous
C-class flares since the last message. 13078 retains its beta-gamma-
delta/D-type configuration, although it appears to enter the decay phase.
This region is showing mixed polarities in its leading and trailing portions.
We will continue the Major Flare Watch campaign today. Further low
M-class flares are expected with a chance of an isolated major flare
in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 19 at 07:30 UT is:
S24W51 (674", -448")
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 (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
The target region NOAA 13078 was the source of two low M-class
flares (an M2.0 at 08/17/13:26 UT and an M1.0 at 08/17/14:28 UT)
and three C-class flares since the last message. A few low C-class
flares were also emergent from another two regions NOAA 13081
(N11W10, bata/C-type) and 13082 (N23E35, beta/D-type). 13078
retains its beta-gamma-delta/D-type configuration while decreasing
the sunspot area. It still emerges opposite magnetic fluxes in its core.
Additional low M-class flares are expected with a chance of an isolated
major flare in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 18 at 03:30 UT is:
S20W36 (524", -407")
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 (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
The target region NOAA 13078 was the source of an M1.8 flare
(at 08/16/21:10 UT) plus numerous C-class flares in the past 24
hours. 13078 retains its beta-gamma-delta/D-type configuration
with slightly increasing in the sunspot area. The emerging sunspot
region very nearby 13078 has been numbered as NOAA 13083
(S24W33). 13078 continues to emerge new magnetic fluxes.
Further low M-class flares are expected with a chance of major
flares in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 17 at 07:30 UT is:
S23W22 (327", -464")
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 (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has been at a moderate level. The target region
NOAA 13078 was the source of eight C-class flares as well as
three M-class flares since the last message, the largest one
being an M5.0 at 08/16/07:52 UT. 13078 has been designated
as a Beta-Gamma-Delta/D-type configuration with increasing
in the sunspot area and number of sunspots. Today we will
implement the Max Millennium coordinated observing plan
#003 (Region Likely To Produce A Major Flare). Additional
low M-class flares are expected with a chance of another major
flare (above M5) in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 16 at 07:30 UT is:
S24W09 (135", -483")
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 (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
The largest event since the last message was an M1.0 produced
by NOAA 13078 at 08/15/14:27 UT. 13078 also produced eight
C-class flares. Today the target will switch to 13078 that has a
beta/C-type configuration though. It continues to emerge new fluxes.
Yesterday's target NOAA 13079 produced three low C-class flares
during the period and has decayed to a beta/C-type region. Further
C-class activities are expected with a chance of another low M-class
flare in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 15 at 11:30 UT is:
S25W01 (15", -498")
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 (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity is at a low level. Target region NOAA 13079 has developed some
intermediate spots since the last message, remaining classified as a beta/D-type
sunspot group. This region produced four C-class events since the last message,
including the largest magnitude flare of the period (a C5.3 on 14-Aug-2022 at
13:55 UT). Newly numbered region NOAA 13081 (also classified as a beta/D-type
sunspot group) was the other source of C-class flares in the period, with the
largest being a C4.4 on 13-Aug-2022 at 22:59 UT. However, the target remains
on NOAA 13079 due to its extensive flare history. Additional C-class
activity is
expected in the next 24 hours, with a chance for a low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 13079 on 14-Aug-2022 at 15:30 UT is:
S11W34 , ( 521" , -269" )
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)
Dear Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is low. Target region NOAA 13077 decayed slightly
since the last message, losing penumbra to become classified as a beta/B-type
sunspot group. This region has shown no activity in the period while frequent
C-class activity was produced by newly numbered NOAA 13079, including the
largest magnitude flares (a C6.8 and C6.7 both on 13- Aug-2022 at 07:14 UT
and 12:30 UT, respectfully). NOAA 13079 is classified as a beta/D-type sunspot
group and becomes the new target region. Further C-class activity is expected
over the following 24-hour period.
The position of NOAA 13079 on 13-Aug-2022 at 15:30 UT is:
S11W22 , ( 349" , -278" )
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)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity is at a low level. Target region NOAA 13077 has been fairly
stable in terms of spot area and number of spots, remaining classified
as a beta/C-type sunspot group. C-class activity has again occurred since
the last message with NOAA 13077 producing the largest magnitude event,
a C2.1 flare on 12-Aug-2022 at 10:07 UT. Additional C-class activity is
possible in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13077 on 12-Aug-2022 at 15:30 UT is:
S17W46 , ( 652", -347" )
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)