MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 1654 is mostly unchanged maintaining its large
F-type/beta-gamma sunspot group. Despite its large magnetically
complex configuration and dynamic bright H-alpha plage,
1654 has failed to produce a major event =>M5.
The largest events today ( M1.0 at 00:50 and M1.7 at 08:38 UT)
were produced by NOAA 1652, N19W22. 1652 and target 1654
are expected to produce C-class events with the chance of an
M-class event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1654 on January 13 at 14:00 UT is:
N08E10 (Solar X = -168", 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#003 Major Flare Watch
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 1654 has decayed somewhat in the past 24 hours but it
is still maintaining a large F-type/beta-gamma sunspot group with
bright plage. 1654 was only able to produce C-class events
since the M1.0 event on 01/11/15:06 UT. It is less likely but
still possible for 1654 to produce an isolated event =>M5 in the
next 24 hours. The MFW will continue for at least another day.
The position of NOAA 1654 on January 12 at 14:00 UT is:
N08E23 (Solar X = -378", Solar Y = 203")
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,
NOAA 1654 has increased its magnetic complexity during the past
24 hours. 1654 produced 13 C-class events and two M-class events
since the last message. The M-class events were an M1.2
at 01/11/09:11 UT and a long-duration M1.0 at 01/11/15:06 UT.
1654 is a large F-type/beta-gamma-delta region. The leading
portion of the region has a large amount of opposite polarity plage
surrounding the leader sunspot. At this time we are implementing
Max Millennium coordinated observing plan #003 (Region Likely
To Produce A Major Flare). An isolated M-class event =>M5 is
possible in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1654 on January 11 at 14:00 UT is:
N08E39 (Solar X = -609", Solar Y = 191")
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 1654 produced C-class events in the past
24 hours. It is maintaining its large E-type/beta sunspot group.
Former target NOAA 1652, N19E17, is classified more magnetically complex
with its beta-gamma-delta classification. The small delta configuration
is located in the leading sunspot but 1654 is more dynamic with brighter
H-alpha plage and continuous dark surges. There is a chance of an isolated
M-class event from either region in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1654 on January 10 at 14:00 UT is:
N10E52 (Solar X = -758", Solar Y = 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,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 1652 is decaying. The new target will be
the large region (NOAA 1654) located in the northeast quadrant.
1654 is currently classified as a large E-type/beta sunspot group.
1654 was the source of a few C-class events in the past 24 hours.
The largest was a C3.1 at 01/09/14:55 UT. Continued C-class
activity expected with a chance of an isolated M-class event in
the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1654 on January 09 at 14:00 UT is:
N08E63 (Solar X = -862", Solar Y = 166")
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,
Several regions were the source of C-class events in the
past 24 hours. The largest since the last message was a
C3.1 produced by target region NOAA 1652. 1652 has
an E-type/beta-gamma sunspot group with the brightest plage
on the visible disk. A large sunspot (NOAA 1654) has rotated
over the northeast limb at N08 degrees. It is too close to
the limb to ascertain its magnetic configuration. C-class activity
from several regions is likely with a chance of an isolated
M-class event from target region 1652 in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1652 on January 08 at 14:00 UT is:
N17E42 (Solar X = -626", Solar Y = 332")
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,
Solar activity has been low over the past 24 hours, with only C1 events
emanating from both NOAA 11652 and NOAA 11653. The target region, NOAA
11652, is now classified as a beta/D-type region and has a propensity to
produce further intermediate level activity as it rotates on to the visible
hemisphere. If possible, also include NOAA 11653 in your field of view.
The position of NOAA 11652 on 7-Jan-2013 at 06:00 UT is:
N20E57, ( -770", 366" )
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 that produced the M1.7 flare yesterday has now been
designated as NOAA 11652. Both it and NOAA 11653, also on the northeast
limb, have produced a number of low C-class flares over the past 24 hours.
Further C-level activity from NOAA 11652 is likely with chance for another
isolated M-class flare. If possible, also include NOAA 11653 in your field
of view.
The position of NOAA 11652 on 6-Jan-2013 at 10:00 UT is:
N20E68, ( -850", 355" )
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,
Despite its beta-gamma-delta configuration and continued growth, NOAA 11640
has remained quiescent as it approaches the western limb. A new, as yet
unnumbered, active region behind the northeastern limb was the source of an
M1.7 flare at 09:26 UT today and shall be the new target region. The
region's magnetic configuration is unknown at this time but further C-level
activity is likely over the next 24 hours with a chance for another
isolated M-class flare.
The position of the target region on 5-Jan-2013 at 10:00 UT is:
N20E88, ( -916", 335" )
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 11640 is now classified as a beta-gamma-delta region
due to negative flux emergence within the positive trailing spot. The
region continues to increase in size but has only managed to produce a few
C1 flares since the last message. Chance for increased activity over the
next 24 hours if the region continues to develop.
The position of NOAA 11640 on 4-Jan-2013 at 10:00 UT is:
N28W41, ( 566", 497" )
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)