MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2936 continues to increase its
sunspot area and spot count. 2936 has a large compact
E-type/beta sunspot group with a mostly E-W magnetic
inversion line with leading and trailing polarities closely
spaced. Continued growth might result in the region
forming a magnetic delta configuration. 2936 produced
several C-class events since the last message.
The largest was a C6.9 at 01/29/12:19 UT. A region
beyond the southeastern limb at approximately
S16 was the source of a limb occulted C7.3 event at
01/29/16:55 UT. C-class events certain with an excellent
chance of an isolated low level M-class event. A larger
M-class (>M3) is possible if a magnetic delta configuration
develops in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2936 on January 29 at 15:45 UT is:
N17E10 (Solar X = -162", Solar Y = 378")
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 2936 developed significantly in
the past 24 hour period. New flux emergence within
the leading and intermediate portion has increased
sunspot area and spot count. Should growth continue
the region may develop a magnetic delta configuration.
2936 was the source of eight minor C-class events
since the last message. The largest was a C3.1
at 01/28/17:35 UT. C-class events expected and if
the region continues in growth phase, there is a
good chance of an isolated M-class event in the next
24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2936 on January 28 at 15:45 UT is:
N17E24 (Solar X = -380", Solar Y = 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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2938 (N18E63, B-type/beta) produced
numerous B-class events and a C1.4 event at 01/27/12:26 UT.
2938 has decayed somewhat losing penumbral area. The
target will switch back to NOAA 2936. 2936 has slightly
increased its sunspot area and spot count but its sunspot
group remains a D-type/beta. If possible, include 2938
within your FOV. Another C-class event likely with a slight
chance of an isolated M-class event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2936 on January 27 at 15:45 UT is:
N17E37 (Solar X = -563", Solar Y = 358")
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 2936 (N16E53, D-type/beta) is mostly
unchanged and was the source of only minor B-class
activity since the last message. We will switch to a new
region located just east of 2936. The new target produced a
few C-class events including a C9.9 event at 01/25/23:49
and a C7.2 event at 01/26/07:32 UT. The region is currently
displaying a small C-type/beta sunspot group with some
mixed polarities. If possible, include 2936 within your FOV.
C-class activity likely with an isolated M-class event possible
in the next 24 hours.
The position of the target on January 26 at 15:00 UT is:
N18E76 (Solar X = -900", Solar Y =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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
Newly assigned target region NOAA 2936 was the source of
a dozen B-class events and three C-class events since the
last message. The largest was a C3.7 at 01/25/10:29 UT.
2936 is currently displaying a D-type/beta sunspot group.
B-class events expected with C-class events likely in
the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2936 on January 25 at 15:00 UT is:
N16E66 (Solar X = -857", Solar Y = 305")
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 2934 (S25E18) has been quiescent
since the last message. The target will switch to a new
region located on the northeastern limb. This region was
the source of a few B-class and two C-class events today.
The largest event was a C1.1 at 01/24/02:37 UT. The
region's sunspot group is too close to the limb to
ascertain its magnetic configuration. B-class events
likely with C-class events possible in the next 24 hours.
The position of the target region on January 24 at 15:00 UT is:
N15E80 (Solar X = -928", Solar Y = 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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity continues to be at a very low level. The largest event
since the last message was a B6.4 flare at 01/22/06:55 UT produced
by NOAA 12930 which has completely rotated over the west limb now.
At present there are two regions with sunspots on the visible solar disk,
NOAA 12933 and 12934, both of which have an alpha/H-type configuration.
12933 (S19W80) is rotating over the west limb. The target will be 12934
today. Only low activities are possible in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12934 on January 23 at 08:30 UT is:
S25E36 (-520", -345")
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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has been at a very low level. Only a few B-class flares
were produced by the target region NOAA 12929 (the largest one being
a B5.5 at 01/21/08:07 UT). 12929 has rotated beyond the west limb
with some overlying loops visible. Today we will watch this region for a
final 24 hours. B-class activities are expected in the next 24 hours.
The approximate position of NOAA 12929 on January 22 at 04:30 UT is:
N08W91 (964", 133")
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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has been at a low level since yesterday's M5.5 flare
from the target region NOAA 12929. The largest event during the
period was a B9.6 flare at 01/20/23:49 UT produced by 12929. 12929
remains its beta/D-type configuration and it is rotating over the west
limb. B-class activities are expected and C-class flares are possible
in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12929 on January 21 at 04:30 UT is:
N08W91 (964", 133")
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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has been at a moderate level. An M5.5 flare was produced
by the target region NOAA 12929 at 01/20/05:41 UT. 12929 also produced
three low C-class flares during the period. This region still has a beta/D-type
sunspot group and continues decaying when it is rotating to the west limb.
If possible, please also include NOAA 12930 (N21W75, with a beta/D-type
configuration) in your field of view. B- and C-class activities are expected
with a slight chance for an additional M-class flare in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12929 on January 20 at 04:30 UT is:
N07W74 (931", 141")
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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)