MM#003 Major Flare Watch
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
New flux emerging near old NOAA 1613 has developed rapidly
during the past several hours resulting in a complex magnetic delta
configuration. the region was the source of a major M6.0
event at 11/13/02:04 UT. At this time we are implementing
Max Millennium coordinated observing plan #003
(Region Likely To Produce A Major Flare). Another event
=/>M5 is possible in the next 24 to 48 hours.
The position of NOAA 1613 on November 13 at 02:00 UT is:
S22E42 (Solar X = -603", Solar Y = -399")
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, now numbered NOAA 1614, was the source of
2 C-class events since the last message. NOAA regions 1610 and
1613 also produced C-class events. 1614 is mostly unchanged
maintaining a D-type/beta sunspot group. It is currently the brightest
plage on the visible disk. Another C-class event is possible with a
slight chance of a low-level M-class event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1614 on November 12 at 14:00 UT is:
N15E64 (Solar X = -842", Solar Y = 228")
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 is increasing a little with a series of C and M class
flares. NOAA 11611 remains the most magnetically complex region on the
disk, with a classification of beta-gamma. Between 11611 and the
neighboring 11612, there are three well developed sunspots. However, a
region rotating onto the north east limb has been very active over the past
48 hours. It has produced multiple C class events (many of which may have
been occulted) and a single M1 event. This region is very bright in soft
X-rays and EUV emissions. Although it is too close to the limb to discern
it's magnetic complexity, there are signs of at least two large sunspots.
Between this unnamed region, and NOAA 11611, there is a very good chance of
continued C class and possible M class activity.
The position of the target of opportunity on 11-Nov-2012 18:00 UT is:
N15E80 ( -923", 242" )
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,
Claire Raftery (SSL, UC Berkeley)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity is still quite low. However, there are two regions that may
begin producing higher levels of activity. NOAA 11610 is close to the
meridian in the southern hemisphere. This region has shown growth in the
past 24-36 hours, including the emergence of two sunspots. The leading spot
remains somewhat fragmented but the trailing spot has developed penumbra.
In addition, this region is showing significant H-halpha emission. The
second region is NOAA 11611 close to the east limb which has just been
characterized as gamma-beta magnetic complexity. Although this region
remains largely unchanged from yesterday, it will remain the target of
opportunity for today. C class activity is probable, with a chance of some
M class activity.
The position of NOAA 11611 on 10-Nov-2012 14:00 UT is:
N13E44 ( -657", 178" )
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,
Claire Raftery (SSL, UC Berkeley)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Activity remains low to moderate, with a number of B and C class flares
produced in the past 24 hours. Yesterday’s target has been numbered NOAA
11611 with another region 11612 in very close proximity. These combined
regions consist of three strong sunspots, all with well defined penumbrae
and is showing bright H-alpha emission. Combined, these regions offer the
highest chance of C-M class activity over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 11611 on 09-Nov-2012 at 14:00 UT is:
N12E58 ( -805", 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,
Claire Raftery (SSL, UC Berkeley)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The unnamed active region that has just rotated onto the north east limb
produced an M1 flare around 02:00 UT. The region is showing signs of strong
magnetic field, at least one penumbral sunspot, and bright H-alpha
emission. This region is a good candidate for C flares and possibly further
M flares.
The position of the target region on 8-Nov-2012 15:30 is:
N13E83 ( -936", 210" )
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,
Claire Raftery (SSL, UC Berkeley)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity has picked up some, with a flurry of B class flares produced
by NOAA 11608, 11609 and an as yet unnamed region in the north east
hemisphere. The unnamed region remains occulted and so today's target will
be NOAA 11609 - a region that has just rotated onto the south east limb.
The region, although too close to the limb to discern its magnetic
complexity, appears to contain two sunspots and has bright EUV footpoints.
The position of NOAA 11609 on 7-Nov-2012 14:00 UT is:
S14E63 ( -838", -261" )
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,
Claire Raftery (SSL, UC Berkeley)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity is still low, although a new active region - NOAA 11608 -
has produced a flurry of mid B and low C class events over the past 24
hours. The regions has just rotated onto the south east limb. It is still
too close to the limb to be able to tell its magnetic complexity, although
it appears to have at least one sunspot. STEREO B observations show the
regions has been growing over the past week. This trend will hopefully
continue in the coming days and the region will be our target of
opportunity for today. Further B and C class activity probable.
The position of NOAA 11608 on 6-Nov-2012 14:00 UT is:
S20E54 ( -737", -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,
Claire Raftery (SSL, UC Berkeley)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar flare activity continues at a very low level. The background
x-ray flux is at the B2 level. A new region located beyond
the southeastern limb was the source of two occulted B-class
events since the last message. We'll switch the target to the SE
limb today. No significant flare activity expected in the
next 24 hour period.
The approximate position of the target on November 05 at 13:00 UT is:
S14E88 (Solar X = -935", Solar Y = -333")
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 is extremely low. There have been no flares in the past 24
hours and background levels are at approximately B1. NOAA 11602 appears to
be decaying and has not produced any flaring activity. Therefore, we will
switch to region 11604 at this time. A small beta classified sunspot has
emerged in this region over the past few hours and if it continues to grow,
may produce some very small flares. B - C class activity is possible.
The position of NOAA 11604 on 4-Nov-2012 14:00 UT is:
N08E40 ( -617", 83" )
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,
Claire Raftery (SSL, UC Berkeley)