Dear Collaborators,
The target NOAA 12781 was the source of numerous B-class flares as
well as seven C-class flares (the largest one being a C7.3 at 00:01 UT
today) in the past 24 hours. 12781 has been designated as a beta/E-type
region, significantly increasing in its spot area. It continues to show
magnetic flux emergence. Further C-class flares are expected with a
chance of an M-class event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12781 on November 4 at 08:30 UT is:
S25E50 (-673", -447")
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,
The target region has been designated as NOAA 12781
with a beta/C-type configuration. 12781 was the source
of numerous B-class flares as well as two C1.1 flares in
the past 24 hours. 12781 is emerging magnetic fluxes in
its leading portion. Further B-class flares are expected
and C-class activities are probable in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12781 on November 4 at 08:30 UT is:
S23E61 (-780", -407")
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,
Yesterday's target region NOAA 12779 has rotated over
the west limb. Today the target will switch to a new region
with some spots near the east limb (it is supposed to be
numbered as 12781 tomorrow). This region has produced
two B3.9 flares as well as a C1.1 flare (at 06:48 UT today).
Additional B-class flares are expected with a chance of
C-class activities in the following 24 hours.
The approximate position of the target on November 3 at 08:30 UT is:
S24E75 (-850", -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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Yesterday (November 1) two C-class flares, a C3.4 (at 17:15 UT)
and a C1.6 (at 19:01 UT) were produced by NOAA 12778 and 12779,
respectively. There was accompanied by a CME (might be related to
the C1.6 flare). 12778 has rotated over the west limb. 12779 remains
the target region, though it has almost completed its rotation over the
west limb. B-class activities are expected, with a chance of a low-level
C-class flare in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12779 on November 2 at 08:30 UT is:
S17W90 (924", -281")
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 is at a very low level. NOAA region 12778 has
rotated over the South West limb and target region NOAA 12779
is currently approaching the same limb location. At the start
of the UT day NOAA 12779 was classed as a beta/B-type sunspot
group, but would have been significantly foreshortened at the
time due to proximity to the limb. Several B-class flares have
occurred in the past 24 hours from where NOAA 12778 and 12779
are located at the South West limb, the largest being a B9.7
flare on 1-Nov-2020 at 15:43 UT. Further B-class activity is
likely in the next 24-hour period.
The position of NOAA 12779 on 1-Nov-2020 at 18:00 UT is:
S16W82 , ( 920", -275" )
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,
The level of solar activity is very low. NOAA regions 12778
and 12779 have both decayed slightly since the last message,
with 12778 retaining a beta/E-type classification and 12779
losing penumbral coverage to be classified as a beta/C-type
sunspot group. No significant X-ray flares have occurred in
the past 24 hours. Low B-class flares are probable over the
following 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12779 on 31-Oct-2020 at 16:00 UT is:
S15W66 , ( 854", -279" )
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 low level. NOAA 12778 has continued to decay
slightly since the last message and has been classified as a beta/
E-type sunspot group. The target region NOAA 12779 evolved further
and is now classed as a beta/D-type sunspot group, as its interior
spots were mostly consolidated into the main leading and trailing
spots. NOAA 12779 has continued to produce multiple B-class events
as well as a C1.5 on 29-Oct-2020 at 20:00 UT. More C-class activity
is possible in the next 24-hour period.
The position of NOAA 12779 on 30-Oct-2020 at 18:30 UT is:
S17W55 , ( 759", -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,
Shaun Bloomfield (Northumbria University)
Dear Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is low. NOAA 12778 has decayed slightly
in the last 24 hours, retaining its beta-gamma/D-type sunspot group
classification. The new flux region has now been designated as NOAA
12779 and was classed as a beta/C-type sunspot group at the start of
the UT day. However, NOAA 12779 now displays spots in its interior
with mixed polarities that are now developing penumbrae. NOAA 12779
becomes the new target as it has produced multiple B-class and six
C-class flares since the last message, the largest being a C4.3 on
29-Oct-2020 at 11:30 UT. More C-class activity is expected over the
following 24 hours, with a chance for a low M-class event if 12779
develops a magnetic delta-spot configuration.
The position of NOAA 12779 on 29-Oct-2020 at 16:30 UT is:
S15W42 , ( 626", -306" )
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 low level. Target region NOAA 12778 has
grown in spot area and number of spots since the last message,
and has increased in classification complexity to a beta-gamma/
D-type sunspot group. A new magnetic flux region is emerging
very close to the North East of NOAA 12778 and it is already
displaying small spots. NOAA 12778 has continued to produce
B-class activity in the past 24 hours as well as the largest
flare of the period, a C1.1 on 28-Oct-2020 at 02:00 UT. More
C-class activity is very likely in the next 24 hour period,
especially if the new flux region continues to rapidly emerge
and interact with NOAA 12778.
The position of NOAA 12778 on 28-Oct-2020 at 18:30 UT is:
S19W40 , ( 589", -371" )
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,
*** This is a re-sent version of today's message to correct the
pointing coordinate reference date ***
The level of solar activity is low. The target region has now
been confirmed as being designated NOAA 12778 and was classed
as a beta/D-type sunspot group. This region has produced five
C-class events since the last message, with the largest being
a C4.3 flare on 27-Oct-2020 at 06:11 UT. B-class activity is
expected over the following 24-hour period, with more C-class
flares probable.
The position of NOAA 12778 on 27-Oct-2020 at 18:30 UT is:
S19W27 , ( 417", -382" )
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)