MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
The leading sunspot in target region NOAA 2850 has
decayed significantly. The trailing sunspots of the
simple B-type/beta sunspot group are mostly unchanged.
2850 produced three A- and two B-class events since
the last message. The largest event was a B5.9 at
08/04/03:29 UT. A- and B-class events possible in
the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2850 on August 04 at 14:00 UT is:
S32W50 (Solar X = 616", Solar Y = -554")
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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2850 was the source of two minor A-class
events and two B-1.0 events since the last message. The
region's leader sunspot area increased but the trailing spots
have decayed somewhat. The region is maintaining
its magnetically simple C-type/beta sunspot group.
A- and B-class events possible in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2850 on August 03 at 14:00 UT is:
S32W37 (Solar X =484", Solar Y = -567")
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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
The target region (NOAA 2846) has completed west
limb passage. The new target will be the recently emerged
NOAA 2850. 2850 is currently displaying a simple C-type/beta
sunspot group that appears to be slowly developing.
Minor A- and B-type events possible in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2850 on August 02 at 14:30 UT is:
S32W23 (Solar X = 314", Solar Y = -576")
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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
Dear Collaborators,
NOAA 12847 was the source of a long-duration B2 flare close to the
southwest limb at 16:00 UT yesterday, while NOAA 12846 has remained
quiescent since the last message. Both regions remain spotless as they
approach the western limb. NOAA 12846 shall continue as the target
region for a further 24 hours although no change in activity is
expected before west limb passage.
The position of NOAA 12846 on 1-Aug-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N24W91, ( 863", 383" )
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)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar X-ray flux has remained below the B1 level since the last
message. NOAA 12846 has remained quiescent as it approaches the
western limb. It shall continue as the target region for further 24
hours although no change in activity is expected at this time.
The position of NOAA 12846 on 31-Jul-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N24W82, ( 855", 370" )
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)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at very low levels with the visible solar
disk remaining spotless. The only event of note since the last message
was a B1.1 flare from NOAA 12849 at 19:25 UT yesterday. The decaying
page of NOAA 12846 in the northwest quadrant shall remain the target
region for a further 24 hours although no change in activity is
expected at this time.
The position of NOAA 12846 on 30-Jul-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N24W68, ( 801", 351" )
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)
Dear Collaborators,
The visible solar disk is now spotless. NOAA 12846 was the source of
several low B-class flares since the last message, while NOAA 12849
has remained quiescent. NOAA 12846 maintains a closed loop system
connecting its decaying bipolar plage and shall be the new target
region. Possibility of isolated low-level events over the next 24
hours.
The position of NOAA 12846 on 29-Jul-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N24W54, ( 699", 333" )
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)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has increased since the last message with a flurry of
B-level activity from NOAA 12846. However, the largest event was a
B9.7 flare at 22:08 UT yesterday from NOAA 12849. NOAA 12849 has
developed a beta configuration due to renewed flux emergence and shall
continue as the target region. Additional low-level activity possible.
The position of NOAA 12849 on 28-Jul-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
S17W10, ( 164", -362" )
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)
Dear Collaborators,
Quiet-Sun conditions continue. NOAA 12849 has continued to produce low
B-class events since the last message, and remains spotless. It shall
continue as the target region as it crosses the central meridian.
Additional isolated low-level events possible over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12849 on 27-Jul-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
S15E07, ( -117", -330" )
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)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has returned to very low levels. NOAA 12849 produced
two low B-level events since the last message. The region remains
spotless but shall continue as the target for a further 24 hours.
Possibility of additonal isolated low-level events.
The position of NOAA 12849 on 26-Jul-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
S24E22, ( -330", -458" )
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)