MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 1762 was the source of three limb
occulted C-class events since the last message. The
largest was a C3.7 event at 06/09/02:08 UT. 1762 has
rotated too far from the visible disk to continue to be the target.
The new target will be NOAA 1765. 1765 is currently displaying
a simple D-type/beta sunspot group. B-class events probable
with a chance of a C-class event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 1765 on June 09 at 13:00 UT is:
N08W31 (Solar X = 483", Solar Y = 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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 1762 was the source of a major M5.9 event at
06/07/22:49 UT. 1762 is now located a little beyond the
southwestern limb but it will remain the target for one
more 24 hour period. There is a chance of catching a
limb flare in the next 24 hours. NOAA 1765, N08W18 is
currently the only sun spotted region on the visible solar
disk.
The position of NOAA 1762 on June 08 at 13:00 UT is:
S28W91 (Solar X = 833", Solar Y = -443")
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 1762 was the most "active" region on the visible solar
disk since the last message. It was the source of three
minor C-class events. The largest was a C3.0 at 06/07/11:51 UT.
1762 continues in decay phase losing its beta-gamma
magnetic configuration. Another C-class event is possible
before 1762 completes west limb passage.
The position of NOAA 1762 on June 07 at 13:00 UT is:
S28W80 (Solar X = 822", Solar Y = -444")
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 returned to a very low level.
NOAA 1762 was the source of only two minor
B-class events since it produced the M1.3 event
yesterday. 1762 is retaining its beta-gamma-delta
magnetic classification but the already weak delta
configuration appears to be decaying. A C-class event
is possible with an isolated M-class event becoming
less likely in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 1762 on June 06 at 13:00 UT is:
S30W67 (Solar X = 754", Solar Y = -473")
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 1762 was the source of an isolated M1.3 event
at 06/05/08:56 UT. 1762 is maintaining its D-type/beta-gamma-delta
sunspot group. The weak delta configuration is located within the
large penumbra of the trailing sunspot. C-class events are probable.
Another isolated M-class is also possible in the next 24 - 48 hours.
The position of NOAA 1762 on June 05 at 13:00 UT is:
S28W55 (Solar X = 685", Solar Y = -443")
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 1762 is now classified as a D-type/beta-gamma-delta
region. The weak magnetic delta configuration is located within
the penumbra of the large trailing sunspot. 1762 was the source
of a few B-class events and a C1.8 event at 06/03/17:44 UT.
Another C-class event expected with a chance of an isolated
M-class event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1762 on June 04 at 13:00 UT is:
S29W42 (Solar X = 554", Solar Y = -457")
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 1762 was the source of a C9.5 event at
06/03/07:25 UT. 1762 is currently a D-type/beta-gamma region.
New opposite polarity flux emerged late in the day yesterday
within the southern portion of the large trailing penumbra briefly forming
a weak magnetic delta. Another C-class event is
possible with a slight chance of an isolated M-class event in the
next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 1762 on June 03 at 13:00 UT is:
S29W29 (Solar X = 402", Solar Y = -455")
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 low. The largest event in the past
24 hours was a C1.8 produced by recently emerged NOAA
1762. The target region NOAA 1760 is mostly unchanged
but quiescent since producing the M1.0 event on May 31.
The target will switch from 1760 to 1762 today.
1762 developed rapidly yesterday and is currently classified
as a D-type/beta region. There is a moderately strong EFR
located at N13W15. 1762 is capable of producing
another C-class event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1762 on June 02 at 13:00 UT is:
S30W15 (Solar X = 212", Solar Y = -467")
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 1760 was the source of a
somewhat surprising M1.0 event at 05/31/20:00 UT.
1760 continues to display a tiny B-type/beta sunspot group
with mixed polarity non-spot plage. 1760 will continue to
be the default target for today. There is a strong EFR located
at S29W02 that will most likely become tomorrow's target.
C-class events possible from 1760 and/or the EFR with
a slight chance of another minor M-class event.
The position of NOAA 1760 on June 01 at 13:00 UT is:
N12E30 (Solar X = -464", Solar Y = 205")
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. All regions
on the visible solar disk are in decay phase. The most active
region since the last message was NOAA 1756, S18W81.
1756 was the source of two minor C-class events. The target
region NOAA 1760 has a somewhat unusual east-west magnetic
inversion line and the brightest H-alpha plage on the disk. No significant
solar flare activity expected anytime soon.
The position of NOAA 1760 on May 31 at 13:00 UT is:
N12E43 (Solar X = -633", Solar Y = 205")
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)