Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The current level of solar activity is low-moderate. Since the
previous message, yesterday's target (NOAA 12035) was
responsible for a series of C-class events, including the
largest event since the previous message, a C8.8 flare on
22-Apr-2014 at 11:29 UT. The region is undergoing continued
flux emergence and exhibits at least one small mixed-polarity
spot. Further high C-class activity is possible, with a chance
for a low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 12035 on 22-Apr-2014 at 17:20 UT is:
S15W68, ( 853", -216" )
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,
Paul Higgins (Trinity College Dublin/LMSAL)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The current level of solar activity is low. Since the previous
message, yesterday's target (NOAA 12036) was responsible
for low C-class activity, but is now rotating over the west limb.
NOAA 12034, 12045, and 12038 have also produced minor
C-class events. On the other hand, new flux emergence
occurred in the North portion of NOAA 12035, that (in addition
to nearby NOAA 12036) may act to destabilise NOAA 12035.
Low C-class activity is expected with a chance for a moderate
C-class event.
The position of NOAA 12035 on 21-Apr-2014 at 17:45 UT is:
S16W53, ( 732", -214" )
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,
Paul Higgins (Trinity College Dublin/LMSAL)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA regions 2034 (N05W59), 2035 (S16W38), and target
region 2036 (S17W61) are producing C-class activity.
2036 has formed a weak magnetic delta configuration in
the leader sunspot. C-class events probable with a slight
chance of an isolated M-class event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2036 on April 20 at 11:30 UT is:
S17W61 (Solar X = 566", Solar Y = -197")
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 has been at a low level for the past
24 hours. NOAA 2036 continues to decay following
the major M7.3 event yesterday but is maintaining
a beta-gamma magnetic configuration. NOAA 2035, S15W27,
is also magnetically complex displaying a beta-gamma
configuration. Both 2036 and 2035 are capable of
producing C-class events with a chance of an isolated
M-class event in the next 24 hours. A major flare event
is less likely in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2036 on April 19 at 15:30 UT is:
S16W50 (Solar X = 705", Solar Y = -208")
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#003 Major Flare Watch
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2036 was the source of a major
two-ribbon proton flare with an associated CME. The
x-ray event peaked at M7.3 at 04/18/13:03 UT. 2036
has decayed following the event but is still maintaining
its beta-gamma magnetic configuration. At this time we are
implementing Max Millennium coordinated observing plan
#003 (Region Likely To Produce A Major Flare).
There is a chance that 2036 might produce another
event =/>M5 in the next 24-48 hours.
The position of NOAA 2036 on April 18 at 11:30 UT is:
S15W35 (Solar X = 531", Solar Y = -176")
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 largest event in the past 24 hours was an isolated
M1.0 at 04/16/19:59 UT produced by NOAA 2035, S17E04.
Target region(s) NOAA 2036 and 2037 were the source
of C-class activity. Primary target 2036 has decayed slightly
but appears to be the most magnetically interesting of the
3 beta-gamma regions and will continue to be the target.
If possible, include 2037 within the F-O-V. C-class events
probable with the chance of an M-class event in the next
24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2036 on April 17 at 11:30 UT is:
S18W21 (Solar X = 326", Solar Y = -214")
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,
There are currently three regions near disk center with
beta-gamma magnetic configurations producing C-class
events. The regions are target region NOAA 2036 and
2037 (S09W06) and 2035 (S19E17). If possible, include
2037 within the F-O-V. C-class events expected with the
possibility of an isolated M-class event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2036 on April 16 at 15:30 UT is:
S18W10 (Solar X = 158", Solar Y = -209")
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,
Target region NOAA 2036 was the source of numerous C-class
events in the past 24 hours but the largest event was a C8.6
produced by NOAA 2035 (S18E28). 2036 added significant
sunspot area since the last message. It is currently displaying
a compact D-type/beta-gamma sunspot group. NOAA 2037
located almost directly north (S09E07) of 2036 is developing rapidly.
If possible, include both 2036 and 2037 in the F-O-V. C-class
events expected with the chance of an M-class event in the next
24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2036 on April 15 at 15:30 UT is:
S18E04 (Solar X = -063", Solar Y = -206")
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,
NOAA 2035 is mostly unchanged and is currently stable.
Recently emerged NOAA 2036 has developed significantly
in the past 24 hours. 2036 is in rapid growth phase. It has
a strong arch-type filament system, bright plage, and
a D-type/beta-gamma sunspot group with a small delta magnetic
configuration. 2036 was the source of an impulsive C7.5
event at 04/14/04:38 UT. The C7.5 event was concurrent
with a long-duration C4 event produced by a new region
rotating over the southeast limb at S13. The target will
switch from 2035 to 2036. C-class events expected with
an isolated M-class possible in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2036 on April 14 at 11:30 UT is:
S18E18 (Solar X = -282", Solar Y = -209")
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,
NOAA 2035 is currently mostly unchanged maintaining a
weak beta-gamma magnetic configuration. C-class
event is probable with a slight chance of an isolated
M-class event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2035 on April 13 at 14:45 UT is:
S17E57 (Solar X = -769", Solar Y = -229")
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)