MMmotd December 2023

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MM#003 Major Flare Watch
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 31 Dec '23

31 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, The target region on the northeast limb has produced an X5 flare at 21:36 UT today. As such we are implementing a Major Flare Watch at this time. Chance for additional >M5 flares over the next 24-48 hours. The approximate position of the target region on 31-Dec-2023 at 20:30 UT is: N04E79, ( -957", 77" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 31 Dec '23

31 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity is at the C-level. NOAA 13530/NOAA 13533 produced a few low level events since the last message as they rotated out of view on the western limb. A new region approaching on the eastern limb was the source of two partially occulted high C-class flares today. The region is not yet numbered and its magnetic configuration is uncertain at this time, but it shall be the new target region. Further C-level activity likely with chance for an isolated low M-class flare in the next 24 hours. The approximate position of the target region on 31-Dec-2023 at 08:30 UT is: N04E89, ( -973", 69" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 30 Dec '23

30 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity continues at low levels. NOAA 13533 has remained quiescent but nearby active region NOAA 13530, now on the northeast limb, was the source of several C-class flares since the last message, including a C6.6 flare at 20:07 UT yesterday. NOAA 13533 has shown signs of decay but shall continue as the target region with isolated low-level events possible. Also include NOAA 13530 in your field of view as it rotates over the limb. The position of NOAA 13533 on 30-Dec-2023 at 08:30 UT is: N14W59, ( 812", 259" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 29 Dec '23

29 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, NOAA 13529 is now beyond the southwest limb. There has been an increase in activity due to the emergence of a new beta region in the northwest quadrant. The region numbered as NOAA 13533 produced several C-class flares since the last message, including a C9.8 flare at 07:49 UT today. NOAA 13533 shall be the new target region and may produce further C-level activity over the next 24 hours. The position of NOAA 13533 on 29-Dec-2023 at 16:30 UT is: N14W46, ( 682", 267" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has continued at very low levels. There have been a few C1 flares from NOAA 13534 in the southeast quadrant since the last message while NOAA 13529 has remained quiescent. NOAA 13529 is now on the southwest limb and continues to show signs of decay. It shall continue as the target region for a further 24 hours although no significant increase in activity is expected. The position of NOAA 13529 on 28-Dec-2023 at 16:30 UT is: S20W72, ( 872", -321" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 27 Dec '23

27 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has dropped to low levels with X-ray flux around the C1 level since the last message. NOAA 13529 has only produced a few low C-class flares as it continues to decay on approach to the southwest limb. It retains its beta configuration and shall remain the target region. Only isolated low-level events expected over the next 24 hours. The position of NOAA 13529 on 27-Dec-2023 at 16:30 UT is: S21W62, ( 805", -331" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 26 Dec '23

26 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, NOAA 13529 has produced some low-to-mid C-level events since the last message. The region has shown signs of decay and has been downgraded from a beta-gamma to a beta region. NOAA 13529 shall continue as the target region with further isolated low level events possible as it nears the southwest limb. The position of NOAA 13529 on 26-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: S20W44, ( 638", -308" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 25 Dec '23

25 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has increased since the last message, with several C-class flares from NOAA 13529 as well as an M2.6 flare at 16:37 UT yesterday. There was also a partially occullted M1.1 flare from a region behind the southeast limb. NOAA 13529 is now classified as a beta-gamma region and shall continue as the target region. Further C-level activity likely with chance for an additional low M-class flare over the next 24 hours. The position of NOAA 13529 on 25-Dec-2023 at 08:30 UT is: S21W30, ( 456", -321" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 24 Dec '23

24 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar X-ray background flux is at the low C-level as NOAA 13519 is now fully behind the southwest limb. Activity has been mostly low but an M2.9 flare is currently in progress from NOAA 13529 in the southwest quadrant. The region is a large bipolar region with an area of 420uh. NOAA 13529 shall be the new target region with low-to-intermediate level activity possible over the next 24 hours. The position of NOAA 13529 on 24-Dec-2023 at 08:30 UT is: S20W17, ( 269", -303" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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

23 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has diminished since the last message. NOAA 13519 is now beyond the southwest limb but continued to produce a few partially occulted C2 flares. The looptops remain visible in EUV images and the region shall continue as the target region for a further 24 hours. Isolated C-class flares possible. The position of NOAA 13519 on 23-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: S10W91, ( 959", -169" ) 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 (Queen's University Belfast)

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