Dear Collaborators,
The level of solar activity is low. Target region NOAA 13595
continued to decay in number of sunspots and spot area since
the last message, but remains classed as a beta-gamma/E-type
sunspot group. This region has decreased in flare production
but still generated a C1.6 flare on 4-Mar-2024 at 12:00 UT.
The most flare-active region since the last message is a new
flux emergence region in the North East quadrant that has not
yet been numbered by NOAA, being the source of 8 low C-class
flares. This new region has now developed small spots in both
polarities that are expected to persist, so this becomes the
new target region. It is worth noting that the primary bipole
axis is highly inclined towards a North-South orientation.
More C-class flares are expected over the following 24-hour
period.
The approximate position of this region on 4-Mar-2024 at 14:00 UT is:
N19E35 , ( -527", 408" )
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 (Northumbria University)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity remains at a low level. A small number of low C-class
flares were produced since the last message, the largest being a C2.9
from NOAA 13598 at 03:47 UT today. NOAA 13595 remains classified as a
beta-gamma region with an area of 380 μh. NOAA 13595 will continue to
be the target region for the next 24 hours, with a chance for
additional C-class activity.
The position of NOAA 13595 on 3-Mar-2024 at 12:30 UT is:
N20W42, (610",414")
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,
Harry Greatorex (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has continued at a low level since the last message.
Several C-class flares were produced, the largest being a C6.6 from
NOAA 13595 at 12:47 UT today. NOAA 13590 has now effectively passed
beyond the solar limb. A region of significant flux in the southeast
quadrant is now numbered as 13599 - this region will be monitored as
it moves further onto the disk. NOAA 13595 is currently classified as
a beta-gamma type region and has increased in area to 370 μh. The
target region will switch to NOAA 13595 for the next 24 hours, with
further C-class activity expected.
The position of NOAA 13595 on 2-Mar-2024 at 12:30 UT is:
N20W30, (456",428")
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,
Harry Greatorex (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has continued at a low level since the last message.
Several C-class flares were produced, the largest being a C4.0 from
NOAA 13590 at 01:21 UT today. NOAA 13590 still shows significant flux
as it progresses over the northwest limb. NOAA 13590 will remain the
target region for the next 24 hours while it continues to transit the
solar limb. Further C-class activity is expected.
The position of NOAA 13590 on 1-Mar-2024 at 12:30 UT is:
N18W72, (876",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,
Harry Greatorex (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has remained at a low level since the last message. A
small number of flares were produced since the last message, the
largest being an M1.3 from NOAA 13590 at 16:37 UT yesterday. NOAA
13590 remains classified as a beta-gamma-delta region with an area of
930 μh. NOAA 13590 will continue as the target region for the next 24
hours as it begins its transit of the northwest limb. Further C-class
activity is expected with a slight chance for additional isolated
M-class activity.
The position of NOAA 13590 on 29-Feb-2024 at 12:30 UT is:
N18W60, (798",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,
Harry Greatorex (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has slightly increased since the last message. Several
C-class flares were produced, the largest being a C5.6 from NOAA 13590
at 11:13 UT today. NOAA 13590 remains classified as a
beta-gamma-delta, however it has further reduced in area and flux over
the last 24 hours and has shown relatively little dynamism in sunspot
behaviour. At this time we are ending the Major Flare Watch. NOAA
13590 will remain the target region for the next 24 hours. Further
C-class activity is expected, with a slight chance for an isolated low
M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 13590 on 28-Feb-2024 at 12:30 UT is:
N18W47, (675",376")
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,
Harry Greatorex (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has remained low since the last message. NOAA 13590
produced a number of C-class flares, the largest being an C3.5 at
07:14 UT today. NOAA 13590 remains classified as a beta-gamma-delta
type region, however it has reduced in area to 1130 μh. This region
also appears to have shown a reduction in dynamic sunspot behaviour
and flux. Given the sustained complexity of NOAA 13590, the Major
Flare Watch will be extended for what might be a final 24 hours.
C-class activity is expected with a slight chance for isolated >M5
activity.
The position of NOAA 13590 on 27-Feb-2024 at 12:30 UT is:
N18W38, (568",388")
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,
Harry Greatorex (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has slightly diminished since the last message. NOAA
13590 produced several flares, the largest being an M2.1 at 16:47 UT
yesterday. NOAA remains classified as a beta-gamma-delta type region
and now has an area of 1450 μh. This region appears to be showing a
reduction in flux and number of associated spots. However, due to the
sustained complexity and substantial area of NOAA 13590, the Major
Flare Watch will be extended for a further 24 hours, with a chance for
isolated >M5 activity.
The position of NOAA 13590 on 26-Feb-2024 at 12:30 UT is:
N18W20, (316",406")
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,
Harry Greatorex (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has remained at a moderate level since the last
message. NOAA 13590 produced several C-class flares, the largest being
a C7.9 at 17:39 UT yesterday. NOAA 13590 remains classified as a
beta-gamma-delta type region and has continued to grow in area to 1400
μh. The Major Flare Watch will be extended for a further 24 hours due
to the sustained complexity and continual growth of target region NOAA
13590, with a chance for isolated >M5 activity.
The position of NOAA 13590 on 25-Feb-2024 at 12:30 UT is:
N18W08, (128",412")
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,
Harry Greatorex (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has continued at a moderate level since the last
message. NOAA 13590 produced a significant number of flares, the
largest being and M4.5 at 06:21 UT today. NOAA 13590 has retained its
beta-gamma-delta configuration and has increased in area to 1150 μh.
This region still shows signs of significant flux and dynamic
behaviour. The Major Flare Watch will continue with NOAA 13590 as the
target region, due to the sustained activity and continual growth of
this region. Further >M5 possible is likely over the next 24-48 hours
.
The position of NOAA 13590 on 24-Feb-2024 at 12:30 UT is:
N18E06, (-96",412")
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,
Harry Greatorex (Queen's University Belfast)