MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
A large leading sunspot in the target region is starting
to rotate over the northeastern limb. The target region
was the source of 3 limb occulted B-class events since
the last message. Additional B-class events expected
with C-class events possible in the next 24 hour period.
The position of the target region on May 17 at 17:00 UT is:
N18E85 (Solar X = -899", Solar Y = 296")
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,
Quiet-Sun conditions continue. NOAA 12822 has remained quiescent since
the last message. A new active region currently visible in STEREO-A
images is due to rotate onto the northeast limb over the coming days.
The looptops currently visible in SDO images shall be the new target
region. Chance for some increased activity over the next 24 hours.
The approximate position of the target region on 16-May-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N20E88, ( -891", 324" )
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 diminished to very low levels. The only event of
note since the last message was a B1.2 flare from an unnumbered region
in the southeast quadrant at 16:51 UT yesterday. NOAA 12822 has
continued to decay and has now lost its delta configuration. It shall
remain the target region for a further 24 hours, although no
significant change in activity is expected at this time.
The position of NOAA 12822 on 15-May-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N17W29, ( 441", 314" )
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 low levels. The largest event since the
last message was a B4.9 flare from NOAA 12823 in the southern
hemisphere at 00:38 UT today. NOAA 12822 retains its beta-delta
configuration but has decayed in terms of sunspot area. It shall
remain the target region for a further 24 hours with additional
B-level activity likely.
The position of NOAA 12822 on 14-May-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N18W17, ( 264", 335" )
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 remained at the B-level since the last message. The
target region NOAA 12822 remains unchanged as it crosses the central
meridian, and retains its beta-delta configuration. Further B-level
activity expected over the next 24 hours with chance for an isolated
C-class flare.
The position of NOAA 12822 on 13-May-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N18W02, ( 31" ,339" )
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 target region NOAA 12822 was the source of a C1.5 flare at 09:15
UT today, in addition to several B-class flares since the last
message. The region has increased in complexity and is now classified
as a beta-delta region due to the patch of negative polarity embedded
in the positive leader spot. Further B- and C-level activity likely
over the next 24 hours with slight chance of a low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 12822 on 12-May-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N18E11, ( -172", 340" )
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 remained at the B-level for the past 48 hours. NOAA
12822 is still classified as a beta-gamma region but has begun to
decay in spot size. The Major Flare Watch is therefore ending at this
time. NOAA 12822 shall continue to be the target region, with B- and
C-level activity expected over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12822 on 11-May-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N18E26, ( -397", 337" )
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,
NOAA 12822 has remained dormant since the last message despite the
sustained C-level activity over the preceding days. The region retains
its quadrupole structure and is now classified as a beta-gamma region,
which may indicate sheering between the leading and trailing spots.
Major Flare Watch shall remain in effect, with further C-level
activity likely and chance of an M-class flare over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12822 on 10-May-2021 at 11:30 UT is:
N18E38, ( -557", 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,
The level of solar activity is currently moderate. NOAA 12822 has remained
classified as a beta/C-type sunspot group and continued to produce C-class
flares since the last message (the largest being a C4.0 flare on 9-May-2021
at 13:38 UT. The MM#003 Major Flare Watch will continue for another day due
to the compact quadrupolar magnetic structure that target region NOAA 12822
displays. Further C-class flares are expected in the next 24 hours, with a
chance for another M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 12822 on 9-May-2021 at 22:00 UT is:
N18E45 , ( -640", 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,
Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity is at a moderate level. The target region has now
been designated as NOAA 12822 and is classified as a beta/C-type
sunspot group. This region has produced two C-class flares since
the last message, with the largest being a C8.6 on 8-May-2021 at
18:22 UT. The current MM#003 Major Flare Watch will continue for
at least another 24 hours because the negative spot to the South
East of the primary positive spot appears to be merging penumbrae
with a small positive spot. Further C-class activity is expected
in the following 24 hours, with a good chance for another M-class
flare.
The position of NOAA 12822 on 8-May-2021 at 22:00 UT is:
N18E58 , ( -768", 322" )
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)