Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has continued at a low level since the last message. A
small number of C-class flares were produced, the largest being a C3.3
at 12:02 UT today from NOAA 13477 in the southwest quadrant of the
solar disk. NOAA 13483 has reduced in complexity since the last
message and is now classified as a beta-type region. However, NOAA
13483 has continued to increase in both area and sunspot number. NOAA
13483 will continue to be the target region for a further 24 hours,
with a chance for isolated C-class flares.
The position of NOAA 13483 on 10-Nov-2023 at 12:30 UT is:
N09W30, (480", 102")
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,
Harry Greatorex & Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has remained at a low level since the last message.
NOAA 13483 produced a small number of C-class flares, the largest
being a C4.2 at 20:05 UT yesterday. NOAA 13483 has increased in both
complexity and area, and is now classified as a beta-gamma type
region. NOAA 13483 will continue to be the target region for a further
24 hours, with further C-class flares likely.
The position of NOAA 13483 on 09-Nov-2023 at 12:30 UT is:
N09W16, (264", 94")
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,
Harry Greatorex & Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
NOAA 13480 has remained quiescent since the last message, reducing in
both area and complexity, and is now classified as a beta-type region.
However, several C-class flares were produced from newly emerged
active region NOAA 13483 close to disk centre, the largest being a
C6.9 at 08:39 UT today. NOAA 13483 is currently classified a beta-type
region and will be the new target region. Further C-class flares
likely over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13483 on 08-Nov-2023 at 12:30 UT is:
N10W05, (83", 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,
Harry Greatorex & Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has diminished since the last message. A number of low
C-class events were produced over the last 24 hours, the largest being
a C1.9 from target region NOAA 13480 at 05:38 UT today. The target
region appears to have developed additional complexity since the last
message and is now classified as a beta-gamma type sunspot group.
However, the sunspot area appears reduced. Subsequently, NOAA 13480
will continue to be the target region for a further 24 hours with a
chance for isolated C-class flares.
The position of NOAA 13480 on 07-Nov-2023 at 12:30 UT is:
S08E20, (-329", -194")
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,
Harry Greatorex & Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has achieved a moderate level since the last message.
Target Region NOAA 13480 produced two low M-class flares, as well as
several C-class flares, the largest event being an M1.8 at 11:34 UT
yesterday. Multiple C-class flares were also observed from NOAA 13472
as it transits the northwest limb. NOAA 13480 retains its beta-type
configuration and will continue to be the target region for a further
24 hours. Continued C-class activity is likely with slight chance for
an isolated M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 13480 on 06-Nov-2023 at 12:30 UT is:
S09E33, (-522", -205")
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,
Harry Greatorex & Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at low levels. Yesterday’s target NOAA
13472 (N21W82, beta/C-type) only produced a C1.8 at 13:46
UT on 4-Nov-2023 in the period. However, there were still a few
C1 flares from another region NOAA 13480, including a ~C1.3
flare at ~07:40 UT today, associated with a filament eruption and
a CME. This region retains a beta/D-type sunspot group, with an
increase in spot area. Today the target shall switch back to NOAA
13480. Additional C-class flares are expected in the following 24
hours.
The position of NOAA 13480 on 5-Nov-2023 at 08:30 UT is:
S09E49 (-723", -195")
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,
Qiao Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has been at moderate-to-low levels. Yesterday’s
target region was now numbered as NOAA 13480 (S11E57,
beta/D-type) and only produced a C3.5 flare at 22:28 UT on
3-Nov-2023, with signs of decay. NOAA 13472 became the
most productive region and was the source of several low-C
flares including their largest one in the period - a C2.1 at 08:07
UT today. 13472 was downgraded to a beta/C-type magnetic
configuration but experienced the emergence of new magnetic
fluxes. Today the target should switch to NOAA 13472. Further
C-class flares are expected in the following 24-hour period.
The position of NOAA 13472 on 4-Nov-2023 at 12:30 UT is:
N21W74 (868",328")
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,
Qiao Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has reached moderate levels. The target region
(unnumbered yet) has produced 4 flares including an M1.0 at
19:08 UT on 2-Nov-2023, with a high and increasing current
helicity. Today the target shall remain with this limb region due
to its recent high flaring productivity. Besides, NOAA 13474
(S18W47, beta-gamma/D-type) produced the largest event which
was an M1.7 flare at 12:18 UT on 2-Nov-2023. A spotless region
(N31W26) produced a C3.2 flare at 04:40 UT today, accompanied
by a large filament eruption. Further C-class flares are expected
with additional moderate-level activity possible from various regions
in the next 24-hour period.
The approximate position of the target on 3-Nov-2023 at 08:30 UT is:
S11E86 (-900", -190")
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,
Qiao Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has decreased since the last message. Yesterday’s
target NOAA 13477 (S15E61, alpha/H-type) did not produce any flare
in the period. An unnumbered region near the South East limb was the
most productive and was the source of 6 C-class flares including the
largest one that was a C6.5 flare at 06:12 UT today. The target shall
switch to this limb region. Please note that NOAA 13472 (N20W44,
beta/B-type) and NOAA 13474 (S18W34, beta-gamma/D-type) also
produced several low-C flares. Further C-class flares are expected
with a low-M flare possible in the following 24 hours.
The approximate position of the target on 2-Nov-2023 at 11:30 UT is:
S08E89 (-940", -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,
Qiao Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has reached moderate levels due to 2 M1 flares
(an M1.4 at 11:37 UT and an M1.2 at 06:07 UT today) from
NOAA 13477. This newly numbered region was very active
and also produced 7 C-class flares. It was classified as an
alpha/H-type sunspot group. Today the target shall switch to
NOAA 13477 because of its high flaring productivity. Yesterday’s
target NOAA 13474 (S18W22, beta-gamma/D-type) only
produced a C5.0 and a C3.7 flare. Further C-class flares are
expected with a good chance of another low-M flare in the
next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13477 on 1-Nov-2023 at 12:30 UT is:
S12E73 (-904", -221")
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,
Qiao Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)