Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is moderate. NOAA region 11967 continues
to be the largest and most complex active region on disk. This region
has maintained spot area and decreased marginally in number of spots
over the past 24 hours. NOAA 11967 retains a beta-gamma-delta/F-type
sunspot classification, with several strong delta spots persisting.
This region was the source of the largest flare in the past 24 hours,
an M1.5 on 4-Feb-2014 at 15:25 UT. The MM#003 Major Flare Watch will
remain in effect as further M-class activity is possible, with a good
chance for another flare above the M5 level.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 5-Feb-2014 at 12:30 UT is:
S12W31, ( 491", -112" )
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 (Trinity College Dublin)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity is at a high level. NOAA region 11697 appears to have
finished its growth phase, having maintained spot area and number of
spots over the past 24 hours. 11697 has also retained classification
as a beta-gamma-delta/F-type sunspot group. This region was the source
of 3 M-class flares since yesterday's message, including an M5.2 flare
on 4-Feb-2014 at 03:57 UT. Further M-class activity is likely over the
next 24 hours, with a good chance for another flare above the M5 level.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 4-Feb-2014 at 14:30 UT is:
S13W20, ( 325", -121" )
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 (Trinity College Dublin)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is moderate. NOAA regions 11697 and 11698
have continued to grow in spot area and number of spots over the past
24 hours, with both maintaining their sunspot group classifications
(beta-gamma-delta/F-type and beta-gamma/E-type, respectively). NOAA
11697 has remained the most flare productive of the two regions, and
will remain as MM#003 Major Flare Watch target for the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 3-Feb-2014 at 15:00 UT is:
S13W07, ( 120", -117" )
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 (Trinity College Dublin)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity remains at high levels. NOAA 11967 has continued to
produce M-level activity including an M4.4 flare that peaked at 09:31
UT today. The region has increased in size to over 1400uh and now
displays a strong island delta within its trailing spot. Major Flare
Watch shall remain in effect due to increased likelihood of an >M5
flare.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 2-Feb-2014 at 08:35 UT is:
S13E11, ( -181", -119" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 11967 continues to produce C- and M-level events, including an
M3.0 flare at 07:14 UT today. The beta-gamma-delta region continues to
show signs of flux emergence and merging sunspots in its core. Chance
remains for flaring activity at the M5 level or greater over the next
day or two.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 1-Feb-2014 at 08:35 UT is:
S14E24, ( -385", -144" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 11967 has produced several C-class flares since the M6.6 flare
yesterday. The region continues to grow in size and has retained its
beta-gamma-delta configuration. There are currently signs of rapid
flux emergence to the northwest of the dominant trailing spot. Major
Flare Watch shall remain in effect due to the increased likelihood of
another >M5 flare in the next 24-48 hours.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 31-Jan-2014 at 08:35 UT is:
S14E36, ( -557", -155" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 11967 has just produced an M6.6 flare, peaking at 16:11 UT. At
this time we are implementing a Major Flare Watch campaign. Chance for
additional >M5 flares over the next 24-48 hours.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 30-Jan-2014 at 12:35 UT is:
S14E48, ( -704", -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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The target region, NOAA 11967, is now classified as having a
beta-gamma-delta configuration and a sunspot area of ~1000uh, although
it appears to be in decay. The region has produced several C-level
events since the last message, as well as two low M-class flares.
Further intermediate level activity expected over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 30-Jan-2014 at 08:35 UT is:
S14E53, ( -756", -176" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity remains elevated. The target region, NOAA 11967, has
continued to produce C- and M-level events over the past 24 hours; the
largest of which was another M4.9 flare at 19:00 UT yesterday. The
region is now classified as having a beta-gamma/E-type magnetic
configuration. Further intermediate level activity is expected.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 29-Jan-2014 at 08:35 UT is:
S12E62, ( -842", -156" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity has increased significantly. The new target region on
the southeast limb has now been designated as NOAA 11967 and has
produced five M-class flares since the last message, including an M4.9
at 22:05 UT yesterday. The region is still too close to the limb to
ascertain its magnetic configuration but sustained C- and M-level
activity is likely.
The position of NOAA 11967 on 28-Jan-2014 at 08:35 UT is:
S14E71, ( -894", -203" )
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 (QUB)