Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The target region NOAA 11726 was the source of an M1.0 flare at 10:22 UT
yesterday. Since then the region has grown to over 500 uh and is now
harboring a large delta spot in its trailing portion. It has also begun to
show signs of shearing and H-alpha brightening at the location of the
delta. At this time we are implementing a Major Flare Watch due to the
increased possibility of an M5 flare or greater over the next 24-48 hours.
The position of NOAA 11726 on 23-Apr-2013 at 09:00 UT is:
N13W40, ( 602", 275" )
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 the low C-level. NOAA 11726 continues to develop
and is now classified as a beta-gamma-delta region due to some mixed
polarity in the positive trailing spot. Flux emergence continues throughout
the region with some sunspot merging in the trailing spot. Further C-class
flares expected with chance for an isolated low M-class event.
The position of NOAA 11726 on 22-Apr-2013 at 09:00 UT is:
N12W27, ( 425", 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,
Ryan Milligan (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The target region NOAA 11726 has continued to develop and is now classified
as a beta-gamma/E-type region. It has produced several low C-class flares
since the last message including a C3.6 at 01:02 UT today. Further C-level
activity expected.
The position of NOAA 11726 on 21-Apr-2013 at 09:00 UT is:
N13W10, ( 165", 296" )
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,
Newly emerged active region NOAA 11726 has been the source of several C1
flares over the past 24 hours and shall be the new target region. The
region appears to be quadrapolar in nature with polarity mixing in the
trailing portion. Good chance for further low-to-intermediate level
activity as the region continues to develop.
The position of NOAA 11726 on 20-Apr-2013 at 09:00 UT is:
N13E02, ( -32", 298" )
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,
NOAA 11719 was the source of an unexpected over-the-limb C6.5 flare at
17:56 UT yesterday but otherwise activity has remained at low levels. The
target region NOAA 11723 continues to decay and maintains its beta/D-type
configuration. No significant activity expected over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 11723 on 19-Apr-2013 at 09:00 UT is:
S16W21, ( 333", -185" )
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,
NOAA 11719 has produced additional low C-class flares as it approaches the
western limb. The target region NOAA 11723 has remained quiescent and has
begun to decay in its trailing portion and is now classified as a beta
region. Slight chance for some isolated low-level events.
The position of NOAA 11723 on 18-Apr-2013 at 09:00 UT is:
S18W10, ( 158", -211" )
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,
NOAA 11719, now on the western limb, was the source of several low-level
events since the last message, including a C3.5 flare at 21:17 UT
yesterday. The target region NOAA 11723 remains unchanged in terms of size
and complexity, and has been relatively quiet. Slight chance of increased
activity over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 11723 on 17-Apr-2013 at 09:00 UT is:
S17E04, ( -61", -193" )
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,
NOAA 11718 is now over the western limb. Solar activity continues at the
low C-level with several events emanating from NOAA 11723 in the southern
hemisphere which shall be the new target region. NOAA 11723 has shown signs
of flux emergence over the past 24 hours and is now classified as a
beta-gamma region. Further C-level activity likely.
The position of NOAA 11723 on 16-Apr-2013 at 09:00 UT is:
S18E15, ( -233", -211" )
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 continues at low levels with no C-class flares over the past
24 hours. The target region NOAA 11718 retains its beta-gamma configuration
as it approaches the western limb but continues to decay. Slight chance of
an isolated intermediate level event before west limb passage.
The position of NOAA 11718 on 15-Apr-2013 at 09:00 UT is:
N20W75, ( 869", 348" )
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)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar flare activity is low. The largest x-ray event in the
past 24 hours was a C1.4 at 04/13/19:53 UT produced
by NOAA 1718. 1718 is now decaying but is currently
maintaining its somewhat complex beta-gamma magnetic
configuration. B-class events expected with a chance of
a C-class event and only a slight chance of an isolated M-class
event in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 1718 on April 14 at 13:00 UT is:
N21W66 (Solar X = 816", Solar Y = 377")
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)