MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2866 (D-type/beta) continues in
growth phase displaying bright H-alpha plage and
increased its spot area and count but was not the source
of any flare activity since the last message. NOAA regions
2863, 2864, 2865 and 2888 produced minor B-class
events in the past 24 hours. B-class events likely with
a C-class event possible if 2866 continues to develop
in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2866 on September 06 at 14:00 UT is:
S17E40 (Solar X = -587", Solar Y = -365")
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 2864 (D-type/beta, N24E01) was the
source of two B-class events since the last message. 2864
increased its sunspot area within its trailing portion
but lost magnetic complexity. The target will switch to
NOAA 2866 (D-type/beta). 2866 developed rapidly yesterday
and produced four B-class events. The largest was a
B5.1 at 09/05/13:00 UT. B-class events likely with the
chance of an isolated C-class event if 2866 continues in
growth phase.
The position of NOAA 2866 on September 05 at 15:30 UT is:
S17E54 (Solar X = -733", Solar Y = -359")
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 2860 has completed west limb passage.
2860 was the source of ten B-class events since the last
message. The largest was a B8.5 at 09/04/02:23 UT. All of
the events were associated with an active filament/prominence
located along the region's main magnetic inversion line.
There are currently six small regions on the visible solar disk
with sunspot groups. We will pick recently emerged NOAA 2864.
2864 is slowly developing sunspot area and sunspot count.
No significant events expected in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2864 on September 04 at 17:30 UT is:
N25E14 (Solar X = -210", Solar Y = 295")
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 2860 (D-type/beta) is now passing
over the SW limb. 2860 was the source of a C1.2 event
at 09/02/20:55 UT. The flare was again associated with
the active/eruptive filament located along the southern portion
of the region's main magnetic inversion line. Another
isolated C-class event is possible in the next 24 hours.
Recently emerged NOAA 2863 (S16E21, C-type/beta)
is producing numerous B-type events. 2863 will most likely
become the default target tomorrow.
The position of NOAA 2860 on September 03 at 15:30 UT is:
S27W86 (Solar X = 845", Solar y = -436")
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 2860 (D-type/beta) is mostly
unchanged and mostly quiescent producing only
two minor B-class events since the last message.
Recently emerged NOAA 2863 (C-type/beta, S17E34)
also produced B-class activity. B-class events expected
with an isolated C-class event possible. There is
almost no chance of an isolated M-class event in the
next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2860 on September 02 at 15:30 UT is:
S27W73 (Solar X =810", Solar Y = -459")
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 2860 (D-type/beta) produced a
C1.2 event at 09/01/13:31 UT. The flare was associated
with an active/eruptive filament located along the southern
portion of the region's main magnetic inversion line.
Another C-class event is possible with only a slight chance
of an isolated M-class event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2860 on September 01 at 14:00 UT is:
S27W58 (Solar X = 720", Solar Y = -486")
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 2860 continued to decay since the
last message losing its beta-gamma magnetic configuration.
2860 was the source of numerous minor B- and C-class
events. The largest was a C3.0 at 08/30/21:34 UT. We are
ending the MFW today. C-class events likely with only
a slight chance of an isolated M-class event in the next
24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2860 on August 31 at 14:00 UT is:
S27W46 (Solar X = 611", Solar Y = -503")
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#003 Major Flare Watch
Dear Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2860 has decayed losing
much of its magnetic complexity but it still remains
a large E-type/beta-gamma region. 2860 was the
source of seven B- and six C-class events in the
past 24 hours. The largest event was a C2.9 at
08/29/17:30 UT. We will continue the MFW for at
least one more day. C-class events expected with
a slight chance of an isolated moderate M-class
event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2860 on August 30 at 14:00 UT is:
S27W33 (Solar X =463", Solar Y = -518")
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,
The level of solar activity is moderate-to-high. Target NOAA 12860
has maintained number of spots and spot area, remaining classified
as a beta-gamma/E-type sunspot group. NOAA 12860 has continued to
produce multiple C-class flares since the last message, including
a C7.4 flare and a C8.1 flare (the largest flare of the period) on
29-Aug-2021 at 00:24 UT and 09:54 UT respectively. Further C-class
flares are expected in the following 24-hour period with the Major
Flare Watch remaining in effect since NOAA 12860 has the potential
for M-class activity.
The position of NOAA 12860 on 29-Aug-2021 at 15:00 UT is:
S29W18 , ( 257", -557" )
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 has increased significantly since the last message. The
target region NOAA 12860, now along the central meridian, has produced
several C-class flares and an M4.7 flare is currently in progress. We
are therefore implementing a Major Flare Watch campaign at this time.
The region has increased in size and is now classified as a beta-gamma
region. Further intermediate level activity expected over the next 24
hours with chance for a >M5 flare.
The position of NOAA 12860 on 28-Aug-2021 at 03:30 UT is:
S28E01, ( -14", -548" )
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)