Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity is at a low level. NOAA region 12056 has started
to show signs of decay (decreasing in both spot area and number
of spots over the past 24 hours), while remaining classified as
a beta-gamma/E-type sunspot group. This region has continued to
produce C-class activity since the last message with NOAA 12059
(an negative polarity alpha/H-type sunspot group) also emerging
beside the positive trailing spots of NOAA 12056. More C-class
flares are expected over the next 24 hours, with a chance for a
low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 12056 on 11-May-2014 at 17:30 UT is:
N05E06, ( -104", 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,
Shaun Bloomfield (Trinity College Dublin)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is low-to-moderate. NOAA region 12056
has increased slightly in spot area and number of spots over the
past 24 hours, but has been reclassified as a beta-gamma/E-type
sunspot group. This region produced the largest flare event since
the last message, a C8.7 on 10-May-2014 at 06:51 UT. At this time
we are ending the MM#003 Major Flare Watch as 12056 has slowed in
flux emergence and it has been confirmed no delta exists. Further
C-class flares are expected over the next 24 hours, with a chance
for a low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 12056 on 10-May-2014 at 11:00 UT is:
N04E25, ( -400", 115" )
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 moderate level. Yesterday's target NOAA region
12056 has increased in spot area and number of spots over the past 24
hours and is classed by NOAA/SWPC as a beta-gamma-delta/E-type sunspot
group. However, the reported trailing spot delta appears to be a false
limb-ward polarity reversal in the line-of-sight magnetic field. This
region has produced a C1.4 flare and several H-alpha flares since the
M5.2 flare on 8-May-2014 at 09:59 UT (note the revised start time by
NOAA/SWPC). The MM#003 Major Flare Watch will continue for the next 24
hours as NOAA 12056 has continued to show evidence of minor magnetic
flux emergence. More C-class activity is expected in the next 24 hours,
with a chance for another flare above the M5 level.
The position of NOAA 12056 on 9-May-2014 at 12:00 UT is:
N04E37, ( -577", 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,
Shaun Bloomfield (Trinity College Dublin)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is moderate-to-high. Yesterday's target
NOAA 12051 has rotated fully beyond the South West limb. NOAA 12056
is now the most complex region on the visible disk and is classified
as a beta-gamma/D-type sunspot group. This region produced multiple
C-class flares over the past 24 hours and an M5.2 flare on 8-May-2014
at 09:20 UT. At this time we are starting a MM#003 Major Flare Watch,
as NOAA 12056 has shown signs of magnetic flux emergence over the past
24 hours. More C-class activity is expected, with a chance for another
flare above the M5 level.
The position of NOAA 12056 on 8-May-2014 at 12:00 UT is:
N04E49, ( -721", 103" )
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 moderate. NOAA 12051 produced a
second M-class event after yesterday's message - an M1.0 flare
on 6-May-2014 at 22:01 UT. This region was still classified as
a beta-gamma-delta/D-type sunspot group when rotating over the
South West limb. Further C-class activity is expected, with a
chance of additional low M-class activity before 12051 rotates
completely beyond the limb.
The position of NOAA 12051 on 7-May-2014 at 10:30 UT is:
S09W90, ( 939", -148" )
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 elevated. Further C-level events have emanated from
NOAA 12047, NOAA 12051, and an as-yet unnumbered region over the
eastern limb. NOAA 12047 was also the source of an M1.8 flare at 08:41
UT today. NOAA 12051 shall remain the target region for a further 24
hours as it approaches the western limb. Chance for additional C-class
flares as well as a possible low M event before west limb transit.
The position of NOAA 12051 on 6-May-2014 at 17:00 UT is:
S09W88, ( 938", -146" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity remains at a low level. Yesterday's target region
NOAA 12051 has continued to produce C-class activity, the largest
of which was a C9.2 flare on 4-May-2014 at 12:22 UT. This region
is still classified as a beta-gamma-delta/D-type sunspot group as
it rotates towards the South West limb. More C-class activity is
likely, with a slight chance for an isolated low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 12051 on 5-May-2014 at 08:30 UT is:
S09W69, ( 877", -126" )
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 low levels. The target region, NOAA 12051, has
produced several low C-class flares since the last message. It retains
its beta-gamma-delta configuration and continues to show signs of
development. Further low-level activity likely with chance for an
isolated intermediate level event.
The position of NOAA 12051 on 4-May-2014 at 07:35 UT is:
S09W55, ( 771", -112" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity is at intermediate levels. Both NOAA 12047 and NOAA
12051 have increased in size and complexity, and both have produced a
number of C-class flares since the last message. NOAA 12051 is now
classified as a beta-gamma-delta region and shall be the new target.
Further C-level activity expected with chance for an isolated low
M-class flare if the region continues to develop. Also include NOAA
12047 in your field of view if possible.
The position of NOAA 12051 on 3-May-2014 at 11:35 UT is:
S10W44, ( 652", -118" )
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 (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity remains below the C1 level. NOAA 12049 continues to
show signs of growth but has remained quiescent. NOAA 12047, on the
other hand, has undergone a resurgence and increased in both size and
complexity over the past 24 hours. The region is now classified as a
beta-gamma region due to rapid flux emergence in the core of the
region. NOAA 12047 shall be the new target region and may produce
C-level activity. If possible, also include nearby NOAA 12051 in your
field of view as it also appears to be developing.
The position of NOAA 12047 on 2-May-2014 at 07:35 UT is:
S18W17, ( 265", -233" )
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 (QUB)