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MM#003 Major Flare Watch
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 16 Feb '11

16 Feb '11

MM#003 Major Flare Watch Dear RHESSI Collaborators, NOAA 1158 produced numerous C-class events and 3 M-class events since the last message. The largest M-class was an M1.6 at 02/16/14:25 UT. 1158 is maintaining its magnetically complex E-type/beta-gamma-delta sunspot group. A major flare equal to or larger than M5 is likely within the next 24 hours. The position of NOAA 1158 on February 16 at 14:00 UT is: S21W35 (Solar X = 521", Solar Y = -257") 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)

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MM#003 Major Flare Watch
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 15 Feb '11

15 Feb '11

MM#003 Major Flare Watch Dear RHESSI Collaborators, Major Flare Watch region, NOAA 1158, was the source of the first X-class flare of Solar Cycle 24. 1158 produced an X2.2 event at 02/15/01:45 UT. 1158 also produced an M2.2 at 02/14/17:26 UT. Both events were associated with Earth directed CMEs. 1158 maintains its strong delta configuration located within the intermediate portion of its large magnetically complex E-type/beta gamma delta sunspot group. Another major event is likely within the next 24 hours. The position of NOAA 1158 on February 15 at 12:30 UT is: S21W21 (Solar X = 326", Solar Y = -245") 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)

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MM#003 Major Flare Watch
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 14 Feb '11

14 Feb '11

MM#003 Major Flare Watch Dear RHESSI Collaborators, Target region, NOAA 1158, was the source of a major M6.6 event at 02/13/17:30 UT. The largest event since the M6 was a C9.4 at 02/14/12:45 UT. 1158 has a large magnetically complex E-type/gamma sunspot group. The intermediate portion of the sunspot group has a strong delta configuration with an E-W magnetic inversion line. There is a very good chance for another event equal to or greater than M5 in the next 24 hours. The position of NOAA 1158 on February 14 at 13:30 UT is: S20W11 (Solar X = 174", Solar Y = -224") 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)

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MM#003 Major Flare Watch
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 13 Feb '11

13 Feb '11

MM#003 Major Flare Watch Dear RHESSI Collaborators, At this time we are implementing Max Millennium Coordinated Observing Plan #003 (Region Likely To Produce Major Flares). Previous target, NOAA 1158, entered a very strong growth phase today. It now has the potential to produce a major flare. It has developed a magnetically complex large E-type sunspot group with a beta-gamma magnetic classification with a possible strong delta configuration forming within its intermediate portion. An M5 event or greater is possible if growth continues. The position of NOAA 1158 on February 13 at 01:30 UT is: S21E15 (Solar X = -236", Solar Y = -244") 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)

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MM#009 Default HESSI Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 12 Feb '11

12 Feb '11

MM#009 Default HESSI Target Dear RHESSI Collaborators, The target region, now numbered NOAA 1158, is mostly unchanged. It was the source of a B9.6 event at 02/11/23:12 UT. The target will switch today to east limb watch. Old NOAA regions 1147 and 1149 are returning to the visible disk. There also appears to be a new region located nearby. This area is the source of occulted B-class activity. The largest was a B8.6 at 02/12/01:00 UT. This event was associated with a spectacular eruption. Additional limb events are possible today. The position of the target on February 12 at 01:00 UT is: N25E86 (Solar Y = -879", Solar Y = 415") 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)

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MM#009 Default HESSI Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 11 Feb '11

11 Feb '11

MM#009 Default HESSI Target Dear RHESSI Collaborators, NOAA 1153 has rotated completely off the visible solar disk. It was the source of a few minor x-ray events yesterday. The new target region is a rapidly developing EFR located in the SE quadrant. B-class events expected with a chance of an isolated C-class event if the region continues to develop. Its sunspot group is currently classified as a D-type with a beta magnetic configuration. The position of the target on February 11 at 08:00 UT is: S19E35 (Solar X = -529", 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)

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MM#009 Default HESSI Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 10 Feb '11

10 Feb '11

MM#009 Default HESSI Target Dear RHESSI Collaborators, NOAA 1153 was the source of 4 C-class events. The largest was a C4.7 at 02/10/12:30 UT. 1153 could still produce an interesting event from its position located just beyond the west limb. The position of NOAA 1153 on February 10 at 16:30 UT is: N15W91 (Solar X = 938", Solar Y = 247") 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)

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MM#009 Default HESSI Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 09 Feb '11

09 Feb '11

MM#009 Default HESSI Target Dear RHESSI Collaborators, Target region, NOAA 1153, continued in strong growth phase yesterday developing a beta-gamma magnetic classification later in the day. 1153 was the source of an isolated impulsive M1.9 event at 02/09/01:28 UT. 1153 also produced 3 C-class events. The region is now too close to the west limb to ascertain its current magnetic configuration but appears to continue to develop displaying bright plage and a possible arch-type-filament system. Another M-class event is possible before west limb passage. The position of NOAA 1153 on February 09 at 16:00 UT is: N15W80 (Solar X = 925", Solar Y = 268") 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)

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MM#009 Default HESSI Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 08 Feb '11

08 Feb '11

MM#009 Default HESSI Target Dear RHESSI Collaborators, Target region, NOAA 1153, has developed remarkably and is now classified a D-type - beta region. 1153 was the source of several B-class events since the last report. B-class activity is expected to continue with a chance of a C-class event before 1153 completes west limb passage. The position of NOAA 1153 on February 08 at 16:30 UT is: N15W66 (Solar X = 859", Solar Y = 293") 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)

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MM#009 Default HESSI Target
by Max Millennium Chief Observer 07 Feb '11

07 Feb '11

MM#009 Default HESSI Target Dear RHESSI Collaborators, NOAA 1152 continues in decay phase and is now spotless. New target NOAA 1153 has added a few small sunspots and has started to produce minor B-class events. Additional B-class activity is possible in the next 24 hours. The position of NOAA 1153 on February 07 at 15:30 UT is: N16W51 (Solar X = 728", 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)

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