MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 1164 is maintaining a complex beta-gamma
magnetic classification with a weak delta configuration
located in its intermediate portion. It is noteworthy that
despite its magnetic complexity, it is only producing
C-class level events for the past several days.
There is still a chance of an isolated M-class event with a slight
chance of a M5 or larger flare in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 1164 on March 05 at 11:30 UT is:
N25W26 (Solar X = 385", Solar Y = 506")
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,
NOAA 1164 has increased its magnetic complexity somewhat since
the last message. It has reformed a weak delta configuration within
its intermediate portion and it continues to produce continuous
H-alpha bright points and was the source of several C-class events.
An isolated M-class event is possible with a slight chance of an M5
or larger flare.
The position of NOAA 1164 on March 04 at 11:30 UT is:
N25W13 (Solar X = 197", Solar Y = 515")
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,
NOAA 1164 continues to slowly decay losing several small spots.
The chances of a major flare has also decreased but an isolated
M-class event is still possible with a slight chance of an event
equal to or greater than M5.
The position of NOAA 1164 on March 03 at 16:30 UT is:
N25W02 (Solar X = 030", Solar Y = 518")
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 1164 has lost its delta configuration and has
lost some of its overall magnetic complexity. There
is a large active dark filament located in the trailing
portion. There is a slight chance of an isolated mid-level
M-class flare in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 1164 on March 03 at 12:30 UT is:
N25E13 (Solar X = -198", Solar Y = 515")
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 1164 appears to be reforming a complex magnetic
delta configuration. 1164 was the source of numerous C-class
activity in the past 24 hours. 1164 has not been the source of
a significant flare since the limb occulted major flare on
February 24 but it continues to possess a magnetic complexity
with the potential to produce an event equal to or
greater than M5.
The position of NOAA 1164 on March 01 at 12:30 UT is:
N26E26 (Solar X = -382", Solar Y = 520")
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 1164 was the source of numerous C-class events
and an isolated M1.1 event at 02/28/12:45 UT. As mentioned
yesterday, the magnetic delta configuration has decayed
but 1164 is maintaining a complex beta-gamma classification with
an E-W magnetic inversion line in the leading polarity portion.
C-class activity expected with another M-class event possible and
a slight chance of an isolated event equal to or greater than M5.
The position of NOAA 1164 on February 28 at 12:30 UT is:
N27E39 (Solar X = -544", Solar Y = 521")
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 1164 continues to be the source of low-level events.
The largest was a C4.2 at 02/27/03:55 UT. The
regions magnetic configuration is a complex
beta-gamma but the large leading penumbra has split
losing its delta configuration. The changes of a major
flare have decreased somewhat but 1164 is still capable
of producing an isolated M-class event.
The position of NOAA 1164 on February 27 at 12:30 UT is:
N28E53 (Solar X = -684", Solar Y = 516")
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,
The target region (now numbered NOAA 1164) has a complex
magnetic delta configuration. 1164 is displaying point
brightening and continuous surges in H-alpha images.
It has produced numerous B- and C-class events associated
with the point brightening but hasn't produced any high level
activity since the M3.5 (behind the east limb) event on the
24th. 1164 has the potential to produce an M5 event or
larger in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 1164 on February 26 at 15:40 UT is:
N28E67 (Solar X = -788", Solar Y = 339")
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,
A large leader sunspot is visible on the NE limb.
This new region was the likely source of the M3.5 event yesterday
at 07:31 UT. This region is located northeast of newly
numbered NOAA 1163. If possible, include 1163 within your
F-O-V. An event equal to M5 or larger is possible in the next few days.
The approximate position of the target on February 25 at 11:00 UT is:
N20E85 (Solar X = -908", Solar Y = 339")
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,
At this time we are implementing Max Millennium Coordinated Observing
Plan #003 (Region Likely To Produce Major Flares). An active region
located just behind the NE limb was the source of an M3.5 event
at 02/24/07:31 UT. The region is too close to the east limb to
ascertain its magnetic configuration. A major flare (M5 class
event or greater) is possible.
The position of the target on February 24 at 07:30 UT is:
N14E87 (Solar X = -940", Solar Y = 239")
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)