MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar flare activity continues at an extremely low level. Target
region NOAA 2119 developed slightly adding to its sunspot
area and sunspot count but retains its simple beta magnetic
classification. No significant solar flare activity expected in
the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2119 on July 20 at 11:30 UT is:
S21W07 (Solar X = 107", Solar Y = -412")
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 HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The current level of solar flare activity remains at an extremely
low level. The background x-ray flux is flat at the B1 level.
The small target region (NOAA 2118, N07W41) has decayed
significantly in the past 24 hours. The target will switch
to recently emerged NOAA 2119. 2119 is displaying a small
B-type sunspot group with a simple beta magnetic configuration.
No significant solar flare activity expected anytime soon.
The position of NOAA 2119 on July 19 at 17:00 UT is:
S23E06 (Solar X = -091", Solar Y = -440")
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 HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The level of solar flare activity is extremely low. The
background x-ray flux is currently flat at the B1 level.
The visible solar disk is nearly spotless again today.
The target will switch from spotless NOAA 2113 to a
recently emerged region with a small D-type/beta sunspot
group. No significant solar flare activity expected in the
next 24 hour period.
The position of the target on July 18 at 11:30 UT is:
N08W23 (Solar X = 367", Solar Y = 062")
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 HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar flare activity is at a very low level. The visible solar
disk is currently nearly spotless. The largest x-ray event
was a B5.1 event at 07/16/23:00 UT produced by the target
region. The event was associated with the active filament
mentioned in the message yesterday. The filament was
eruptive at the time of the flare. No significant flare events
expected today.
The position of NOAA 2113 on July 17 at 10:15 UT is:
N07W60 (Solar X = 813", Solar Y = 078")
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 HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar flare activity is very low. The background x-ray flux is
currently at the B1.8 level. The visible solar disk may become
spotless today. The last time the solar disk was spotless was
in August, 2011. There is only one tiny pore located in NOAA
region 2113. NOAA 2109 is now about one day beyond the west
limb. The new target region will be NOAA 2113. 2113 is in
advanced decay phase but there is an active filament located just
north of the region. No significant solar flare activity expected in
the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2113 on July 16 at 11:30 UT is:
N08W53 (Solar X = 748", Solar Y = 087")
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 HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar flare activity is at a very low level. The background x-ray
flux is currently steady at the B2.7 level. NOAA 2109 produced
the largest event since the last message - a C1.2 at 07/15/03:04 UT.
The visible solar disk is nearly spotless. The target will continue
to be NOAA 2109 now located just beyond the southwestern limb.
There is a chance of a B-class event with only a slight chance of
another C-class event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2109 on July 15 at 11:30 UT is:
S08W91 (Solar X = 934", Solar Y = -129")
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 HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar flare activity is at a low level. The background
x-ray flux is currently at a flat B4 level. The largest event
since the last message was a C1.3 at 07/13/20:52 UT
produced by NOAA 2109. The target will continue to be
the southwestern limb where NOAA regions 2109 and 2108
are located. Another C-class event is possible in the next
24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2109 on July 14 at 11:30 UT is:
S08W79 (Solar X = 917", Solar Y = -144")
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 RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at a low level. NOAA region 12108
remains the largest and most complex region on disk, being
classified as a beta-gamma/E-type sunspot group. 12108 has
been the most flare-productive region over the previous 24
hours with being the source of three low C-class flares as
it rotates up to the South West limb. However, NOAA 12109
produced the largest magnitude flare in the same period (a
C6.4 on 13-Jul-2014 at 08:43 UT). More C-class activity is
likely in the next 24 hours, with a chance for an isolated
low M-class flare. Limited field-of-view observatories are
encouraged to include both 12108 and 12109 if possible.
The position of NOAA 12108 on 13-Jul-2014 at 16:30 UT is:
S07W86, ( 935", -119" )
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 (Trinity College Dublin)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity is at a low level. NOAA 12108 continues to
be the largest and most complex region on disk, remaining
classified as a beta-gamma/E-type sunspot group. 12108 was
the source of the largest flare since the last message, a
C4.6 flare on 12-Jul-2014 at 14:01 UT. More C-class flares
are probable over the next 24 hours, with a chance for an
isolated low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 12108 on 12-Jul-2014 at 16:00 UT is:
S07W73, ( 896", -134" )
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 (Trinity College Dublin)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is low-to-moderate. Small spot
area and decaying region NOAA 12113 was the source of the
largest magnitude flare in the past 24 hours - an M1.5 on
10-Jul-2014 at 22:29 UT. NOAA 12108 is the most complex
region on disk, being classified as a beta-gamma/E-type
sunspot group. This region and 12109 are both in decay as
they rotate towards the South West limb. Further C-class
activity is likely over the next 24 hours, with a chance
for a low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 12108 on 11-Jul-2014 at 16:00 UT is:
S07W61, ( 820", -147" )
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 (Trinity College Dublin)