Dear Collaborators,
The target region NOAA 13078 produced four low M-class flares
(the largest one being an M1.6 at 08/19/04:14 UT) and also numerous
C-class flares since the last message. 13078 retains its beta-gamma-
delta/D-type configuration, although it appears to enter the decay phase.
This region is showing mixed polarities in its leading and trailing portions.
We will continue the Major Flare Watch campaign today. Further low
M-class flares are expected with a chance of an isolated major flare
in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 19 at 07:30 UT is:
S24W51 (674", -448")
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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
The target region NOAA 13078 was the source of two low M-class
flares (an M2.0 at 08/17/13:26 UT and an M1.0 at 08/17/14:28 UT)
and three C-class flares since the last message. A few low C-class
flares were also emergent from another two regions NOAA 13081
(N11W10, bata/C-type) and 13082 (N23E35, beta/D-type). 13078
retains its beta-gamma-delta/D-type configuration while decreasing
the sunspot area. It still emerges opposite magnetic fluxes in its core.
Additional low M-class flares are expected with a chance of an isolated
major flare in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 18 at 03:30 UT is:
S20W36 (524", -407")
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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
The target region NOAA 13078 was the source of an M1.8 flare
(at 08/16/21:10 UT) plus numerous C-class flares in the past 24
hours. 13078 retains its beta-gamma-delta/D-type configuration
with slightly increasing in the sunspot area. The emerging sunspot
region very nearby 13078 has been numbered as NOAA 13083
(S24W33). 13078 continues to emerge new magnetic fluxes.
Further low M-class flares are expected with a chance of major
flares in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 17 at 07:30 UT is:
S23W22 (327", -464")
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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity has been at a moderate level. The target region
NOAA 13078 was the source of eight C-class flares as well as
three M-class flares since the last message, the largest one
being an M5.0 at 08/16/07:52 UT. 13078 has been designated
as a Beta-Gamma-Delta/D-type configuration with increasing
in the sunspot area and number of sunspots. Today we will
implement the Max Millennium coordinated observing plan
#003 (Region Likely To Produce A Major Flare). Additional
low M-class flares are expected with a chance of another major
flare (above M5) in the next few days.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 16 at 07:30 UT is:
S24W09 (135", -483")
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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
The largest event since the last message was an M1.0 produced
by NOAA 13078 at 08/15/14:27 UT. 13078 also produced eight
C-class flares. Today the target will switch to 13078 that has a
beta/C-type configuration though. It continues to emerge new fluxes.
Yesterday's target NOAA 13079 produced three low C-class flares
during the period and has decayed to a beta/C-type region. Further
C-class activities are expected with a chance of another low M-class
flare in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13078 on August 15 at 11:30 UT is:
S25W01 (15", -498")
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,
Ying Li (Purple Mountain Observatory)
Dear Collaborators,
Solar activity is at a low level. Target region NOAA 13079 has developed some
intermediate spots since the last message, remaining classified as a beta/D-type
sunspot group. This region produced four C-class events since the last message,
including the largest magnitude flare of the period (a C5.3 on 14-Aug-2022 at
13:55 UT). Newly numbered region NOAA 13081 (also classified as a beta/D-type
sunspot group) was the other source of C-class flares in the period, with the
largest being a C4.4 on 13-Aug-2022 at 22:59 UT. However, the target remains
on NOAA 13079 due to its extensive flare history. Additional C-class
activity is
expected in the next 24 hours, with a chance for a low M-class flare.
The position of NOAA 13079 on 14-Aug-2022 at 15:30 UT is:
S11W34 , ( 521" , -269" )
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,
The level of solar activity is low. Target region NOAA 13077 decayed slightly
since the last message, losing penumbra to become classified as a beta/B-type
sunspot group. This region has shown no activity in the period while frequent
C-class activity was produced by newly numbered NOAA 13079, including the
largest magnitude flares (a C6.8 and C6.7 both on 13- Aug-2022 at 07:14 UT
and 12:30 UT, respectfully). NOAA 13079 is classified as a beta/D-type sunspot
group and becomes the new target region. Further C-class activity is expected
over the following 24-hour period.
The position of NOAA 13079 on 13-Aug-2022 at 15:30 UT is:
S11W22 , ( 349" , -278" )
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 is at a low level. Target region NOAA 13077 has been fairly
stable in terms of spot area and number of spots, remaining classified
as a beta/C-type sunspot group. C-class activity has again occurred since
the last message with NOAA 13077 producing the largest magnitude event,
a C2.1 flare on 12-Aug-2022 at 10:07 UT. Additional C-class activity is
possible in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 13077 on 12-Aug-2022 at 15:30 UT is:
S17W46 , ( 652", -347" )
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 has increased slightly since the last message as the
target region in the southwest quadrant, NOAA 13077, produced two C1
flares. The region has remained unchanged in terms of size and
complexity and retains its beta/C-type configuration. It shall
continue as the target region with further low-level activity
possible.
The position of NOAA 13077 on 11-Aug-2022 at 19:30 UT is:
S15W35, ( 526", -328" )
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 is at a very low level. The target region has now
been designated as NOAA 13077 and is classified as a beta/C-type
sunspot group. Only B-class activity has occurred since the last
message and all were located at the South West limb where region
NOAA 13068 recently departed. The target region will remain with
NOAA 13077. More B-class activity is expected over the following
24-hour period, with a chance for a low C-class flare.
The position of NOAA 13077 on 10-Aug-2022 at 15:00 UT is:
S17W17 , ( 269", -373" )
[NB: there was a typo in yesterday's target region coordinates, which
should have read as S18 rather than S08]
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)