Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity from NOAA 13140 continues at C-level as the region
rotates over the northwest limb. The largest event was a C6.1 flare at
09:08 UT today. While its magnetic configuration is uncertain at this
time, NOAA 13140 continues to be flare productive and shall remain the
target region for a further 24 hours. Additional intermediate level
activity possible.
The position of NOAA 13140 on 17-Nov-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
N23W91, ( 892", 379" )
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 (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has continued at C-level since the last message as NOAA
13140 approaches the western limb. The region has been downgraded to a
beta-gamma configuration and may be showing signs of decay. NOAA 13140
shall remain the target region with further C-class flares likely.
Also chance for an isolated M-class flare before west limb passage.
The position of NOAA 13140 on 16-Nov-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
N25W83, ( 872", 404" )
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 (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at intermediate levels. NOAA 13140 has
produced multiple C-class flares since the last message, as well as an
M1.0 flare at 02:42 UT today. The target region is now classified as
having a beta-gamma-delta configuration as it approaches the western
limb. Further C-level activity likely over the next 24 hours with
chance for an additional low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 13140 on 15-Nov-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
N25W69, ( 821", 394" )
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 (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has remained at the C-level since the last message.
However, most of this activity has emanated from NOAA 13140, which has
developed rapidly and currently appears to exhibit an island delta in
its leader spot. NOAA 13141 has continued to show signs of decay. The
default target region shall now switch to NOAA 13140, although keep
NOAA 13141 in your field of view if possible. Further C-level likely
with chance for a low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 13140 on 14-Nov-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
N25W55, ( 721", 384" )
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 (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has continued at C-level since the last message. NOAA
13141 has remained active but has continued to decay and is now
classified as a beta-gamma region. As such, we are ending the Major
Flare Watch campaign at this time. NOAA 13141 shall continue as the
target region with further intermediate level activity likely.
The position of NOAA 13141 on 13-Nov-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
N15W34, ( 525", 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,
Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at intermediate levels. NOAA 13141 was the
source of several C-class flares and another two M1 flares since the
last message. It retains its beta-gamma-delta configuration but
appears to be in decay. Meanwhile, NOAA 13140 to the northwest has
shown signs of rapid flux emergence. Major Flare Watch shall remain in
effect for a further 24 hour due to the increased possibility of an
>M5 flare. NOAA 13141 shall continue as the target region but keep
NOAA 13140 in your field of view as well if possible.
The position of NOAA 13141 on 12-Nov-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
N14W21, ( 338", 186" )
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 (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has increased since the last message, with NOAA 13141
producing several C-class flares as well as an M1.2 flare at 07:00 UT
today as it crossed the central meridian. The region has undergone
significant flux emergence and is now classified as a beta-gamma-delta
region with an area of 600uH. In particular, there has been negative
polarity emergence to the north and west of the positive polarity
leader spot. As such, we are reimplementing the Major Flare watch
campaign, at this time. Further intermediate level activity likely
with chance for an >M5 flare in the next 24-48 hours.
The position of NOAA 13141 on 11-Nov-2022 at 08:30 UT is:
N15W06, ( 98", 197" )
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 (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at low levels. NOAA 13141 has continued to
produce ~C1 flares since the last message. There was also a C4.3 flare
from a spotless region in the southeast quadrant at 19:46 UT
yesterday. NOAA 13141 retains its beta-gamma configuration, and shall
continue as the target region as it approaches the central meridian,
although we shall end the Major Flare Watch at this time. Further low
level events likely over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13141 on 10-Nov-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
N14E06, ( -98", 179" )
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 (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar X-ray flux has remained steady below the C1 level. NOAA 13141
has remained relatively quiescent since the M5.2 flare on 6-Nov-2022.
However, the region has increased in both size and complexity since
the last message and is now classified as a beta-gamma region. NOAA
13141 shall continue as the target region with a Major Flare Watch in
effect for another 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13141 on 9-Nov-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
N14E18, ( -291", 179" )
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 (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
NOAA 13141 in the northeast has remained unchanged in terms of size
and complexity since the last message. It was the source of a
long-duration C3.1 flare at 13:16 UT yesterday, but has been otherwise
quiescent. It shall remain the target region with a Major Flare Watch
in effect due to the increased possibility of an >M5 flare over the
next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13141 on 8-Nov-2022 at 00:30 UT is:
N15E37, ( -564", 202" )
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 (Queen's University Belfast)