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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 12 Dec '23

12 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has remained at an intermediate level since the last message. NOAA 13511 produced one further C-class flare as it transited the southwest limb. NOAA 13514 has shown dynamic sunspot behaviour over the last 24 hours and has produced several C-class flares, including a C9.1 at 03:27 UT today. At this time we are ending the Major Flare Watch campaign. The target region will switch to NOAA 13514 for the next 24 hours. Further C-class activity likely, with a chance for an isolated M-class flare. The position of NOAA 13514 on 12-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: N06W15, (251", 110") 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, Harry Greatorex & Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#003 Major Flare Watch
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has continued at a moderate level since the last message. In the last 24 hours NOAA 13511 produced over fifteen C-class flares, as well as an M1.4 flare at 22:37 UT yesterday. NOAA 13511 is still classified as a beta-gamma type region as it begins its transit over the southwest limb. The Major Flare Watch will be extended for a further 24 hours, with a slight chance for an isolated >M5 flare. The position of NOAA 13511 on 11-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: S23W78, (877", -379") 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, Harry Greatorex & Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)

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MM#003 Major Flare Watch
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 10 Dec '23

10 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has returned to a moderate level since the last message. The target region NOAA 13511 continued to be the most flare-productive spot region, being the source of more than ten C-class flares as well as the largest magnitude event in the period - an M2.3 at 03:42 UT today. 13511 has now developed to a beta-gamma region with fresh flux emergence and shall continue as the target region. The Major Flare Watch will be extended for a further 24 hours, with a slight chance of an above M5 flare. The position of NOAA 13511 on 10-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: S22W66, (826",-363") 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, De-Chao Song (Purple Mountain Observatory)

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MM#003 Major Flare Watch
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 09 Dec '23

09 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity had been moderately high since the last message. Yesterday's target NOAA 13513 retains its beta-gamma magnetic configuration and produced a small number of low C-class flares in the period, while NOAA 13511 (a beta/E-type) was the source of three M-class plus more than ten C-class flares, including the largest in the period - an M5.4 flare at 22:57 UT yesterday. At this time we are implementing a Major Flare Watch campaign with NOAA 13511 as the new target region due to the complexity of the magnetic field connection between it and the nearby active regions (such as NOAA 13510) and its additional flux emergence. Further low M-class activities are expected in the following 24-48 hours, with a chance for another above M5 flare. The position of NOAA 13511 on 9-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: S22W52, (713",-364") 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, De-Chao Song (Purple Mountain Observatory)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has slightly decreased since the last message. A number of C-class flares were produced, the largest being C8.2 at 20:46 UT yesterday from the target NOAA 13513. 13513 has now developed to a beta-gamma region with flux emergence and produced another ten C-class flares in the period. It shall remain the target region over the following 24 hours. Besides, NOAA 13511 also produced eight C-class flares during the period. Further C-class flares are expected, with a chance for low M-class flares. The position of NOAA 13513 on 8-Dec-2023 at 08:30 UT is: N18E35, (-532",301") 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, De-Chao Song (Purple Mountain Observatory)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has remained at a moderate level since the last message. The target region NOAA 13513 (beta/D-type) continued to be the most flare-productive region, being the source of more than ten C-class flares as well as the largest magnitude event in the period - an M2.3 on 6-Dec- 2023 at 21:26 UT. 13513 shows signs of further development and shall continue as the target region. Please note that NOAA 13511 (S22W26) also produced three low C-class flares today, which has a beta-gamma magnetic configuration. Additional C-class activity is expected over the next 24 hours, with a chance for another low M-class flare. The position of NOAA 13513 on 7-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: N19E46, (-664",316") 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, De-Chao Song (Purple Mountain Observatory)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 06 Dec '23

06 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has increased since the last message. The target region near the northeast limb is now numbered as NOAA 13513 and designated as a beta/C-type sunspot region. This region continued to be the most flare-productive region, being the source of more than ten C-class plus three M-class flares, including the largest in the period - an M2.1 at 05:30 UT today. This region continues to undergo flux emergence and shall remain as the target for the following 24 hours. Further C-class flares are expected, with a good chance of additional M-class flares. The position of NOAA 13513 on 6-Dec-2023 at 08:30 UT is: N19E62, (-814",315") 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, De-Chao Song (Purple Mountain Observatory)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 05 Dec '23

05 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity is at a moderate level. Yesterday's target NOAA 13511 has produced only three low-to-mid C-class flares since the last message. The largest event in the period is an M1.6 flare from a currently unnumbered active region on the North East limb (N18E77) at 06:39 UT today. This region was also the source of more than ten C-class flares and will be the default target region. More C-class flares are expected over the next 24 hours, with a chance of additional M-class activity. The approximate position of this region on 5-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: N18E73, (-886" , 299") 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, De-Chao Song (Purple Mountain Observatory)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 04 Dec '23

04 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity is at a low-to-moderate level. Yesterday's target NOAA 13500 only produced one B9 and two low C-class flares during its approach to the South West limb. The largest event in the period was a C8.1 flare at 01:22 UT today, produced by a newly emerged active region NOAA 13511 (S23E16, beta/B-type), which was also the source of another two ~C1 flares. 13511 continues to undergo flux emergence and shall be the new default target region. There is a possibility of high C-/low M-level activity over the next 24 hours. Also include the nearby NOAA 13510 (S15E15, beta/C-type) in your field of view if possible, which also produced two C1 flares in the period. The position of NOAA 13511 on 4-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: S23E16, (-247",-389") 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, De-Chao Song (Purple Mountain Observatory)

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MM#009 Default Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 03 Dec '23

03 Dec '23

Dear Collaborators, Solar activity has diminished since the last message. The target region NOAA 13500 (S18W65, beta-gamma/E-type) and some west limb regions produced the vast majority of flare activity in the period, the largest event being a C4.0 flare at 07:54 UT today attributed to NOAA 13499 near the southwest limb (S23W89). The target will remain on 13500 due to its magnetic complexity and its past flaring history. Further C-class activity is expected over the next 24 hours, with a slight chance for low M-class flares. The position of NOAA 13500 on 3-Dec-2023 at 12:30 UT is: S18W65, (840",-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, De-Chao Song (Purple Mountain Observatory)

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