MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2035 was the source of a few C-class
events since the last message. The largest was a C5.0
at 04/12/07:27 UT. 2035 is currently displaying a
D-type/beta-gamma sunspot group. C-class events expected
with a chance of an isolated M-class event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2035 on April 12 at 14:45 UT is:
S17E71 (Solar X = -867", Solar Y = -249")
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 target region is still mostly located beyond the
southeastern limb. This new region continues to produce
limb occulted C-class events. The largest was a C9.4 at
04/11/11:24 UT. C-class events certain with an isolated
M-class event probable in the next 24 hour period.
The approximate position of the target on April 11 at 15:30 UT is:
S17E85 (Solar X = -912", Solar Y = -270")
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 regions on the visible solar disk are decaying and/or
stable. The target will be the active region located beyond
the southeastern limb. This region is near the location of
old NOAA 2010. It was the source of limb occulted C-class
events in the past 24 hours. The largest was a C4.7 at
04/10/01:52 UT. Additional C-class events expected in the
next 24 hours.
The approximate position of the target on April 10 at 13:00 UT is:
S15E90 (Solar X = -925", Solar Y = -247")
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 very low.
No significant activity expected in the next 24 hours.
NOAA 2026 is decaying but will be the target for today.
There is an active region a few days from east limb passage
located approximately S14 which is near the location of old
NOAA 2010. This region is likely the next target.
The position of NOAA 2026 on April 09 at 13:00 UT is:
S12W51 (Solar X = 729", Solar Y = -136")
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 continues at a very low level.
NOAA 2026 was the source of only minor C-class events.
2026 has stabilized and is no longer in growth phase.
It is maintaining an E-type sunspot group with a weak
beta-gamma magnetic configuration. No significant
flare activity expected in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2026 on April 08 at 17:00 UT is:
S12W41 (Solar X = 616", Solar Y = -123")
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 currently at a low level. The largest
event in the past 24 hours was a C4.0 event at 04/07/06:31 UT.
Its source region was NOAA 2026. New flux is emerging
in the leading portion of the region. Another C-class event
is probable in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2026 on April 07 at 13:00 UT is:
S10W25 (Solar X = 400", Solar Y = -073")
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 continues at a very low level. The target region
(NOAA 2021) was the source of very minor C- and B-class
events. NOAA 2030, N11E09, has flux emergence within its
trailing sunspot but it currently doesn't appear to be significant
enough to change from 2021 to it. C- and B-class activity
possible in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2021 on April 06 at 15:30 UT is:
S13W65 (Solar X = 847", Solar Y = -171")
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 currently at a low level. Target region
NOAA 2021 has decayed somewhat in the past 24 hours
but is maintaining a D-type sunspot group with mixed polarities
and bright plage. A C-class event is probable with a slight
chance of an isolated M-class event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2021 on April 05 at 13:00 UT is:
S13W52 (Solar X = 738", Solar Y = -151")
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,
The current level of solar activity is low-moderate. Since
the previous message, yesterday's target (NOAA 12030)
was responsible for low C-class activity and its flux
emergence appears to have subsided. The largest event,
a C8.3 flare on 4-Apr-2014 at 13:48 UT, was released by
NOAA 12027, a small beta region that is likely being
destabilised by NOAA 12030 and is not expected to
produce further significant activity. NOAA 12026 shows
strong flux emergence and a small sheared mixed polarity
spot with weak umbrae, but was only responsible for low
C-class activity. On the other hand, NOAA 12021 shows
strong rapid flux emergence and a large mixed polarity spot.
So far, the region has released a C6.2 flare on 4-Apr-2014 at
14:54 UT. Further high C-class activity is expected with a
chance for an M-class event.
The position of NOAA 12021 on 4-Apr-2014 at 15:00 UT is:
S13W40, ( 602", -136" )
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 level of solar activity is low. Yesterday's target NOAA region
12027 has shown little evolution since producing the M6.5 flare on
2-Apr-2014 at 13:18 UT. In contrast, the nearby and newly numbered
NOAA 12030 has produced three C-class events, the largest being a
C5.5 on 3-Apr-2014 at 04:04 UT. This region has been classified as
a beta/C-type sunspot group, and has continued to emerge new flux
over the past 24 hours (including the formation of spots with more
mature penumbrae). More C-class activity is expected over the next
24 hours.
The position of NOAA 12030 on 3-Apr-2014 at 17:30 UT is:
N10E47, ( -696", 238" )
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)