Dear Collaborators,
There was an M2.0 flare from a spotless NOAA 12958 at 17:31 UT
yesterday, while NOAA 12957 has developed into a beta-gamma/E-type
region, but has remained quiescent. Both regions appear to be
connected by a transequatorial loop system. The unnumbered region near
the southeast limb continued to produce B- and C-level activity since
the last message, but has shown signs of decay. At this time we will
revert the target region back to NOAA 12957, which may become flare
productive if it continues to develop.
The position of NOAA 12957 on 3-Mar-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
S15W00, ( 0", -131" )
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 12957 has continued to develop since the last message, and was
the source of a C3.0 flare at 09:12 UT today. However, the default
target shall switch to a region currently along the southeast limb
that has been the source of several B-class flares, as well as a C1.9
flare at 04:05 UT today. The magnetic configuration of the region is
uncertain at this time but increased activity is likely over the next
24 hours as it rotates into view.
The approximate position of the target region on 2-Mar-2022 at 08:30 UT is:
S21E87, ( -902", -337" )
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 remains at low levels. There has been B-level activity
from several on-disk regions including a new region currently behind
the southeast limb. NOAA 12957, now a beta region, has undergone
significant flux emergence since the last message and shall continue
as the target region. Further B-level activity likely with chance for
an isolated C-class flare if the region continues to develop.
The position of NOAA 12957 on 1-Mar-2022 at 20:30 UT is:
S16E37, ( -561", -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,
Ryan Milligan (Queen's University Belfast)
Dear Collaborators,
The NOAA 12954/12955 complex has remained quiescent since the last
message. There has been B-level activity from an EFR in the northeast
quadrant, while a pore close to NOAA 12957 in the southeast quadrant
has produced two C-class flares, including a C3.1 at 09:02 UT today.
NOAA 12957 and the surrounding area shall be the new target region
with further B- and C-level activity possible.
The position of NOAA 12957 on 28-Feb-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
S13E50, ( -724", -140" )
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)
MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
The largest event since the last message was a C1.5
event at 02/27/06:26 UT. The source was a recently
emerged region (S14E60). It is currently displaying a
B-class/beta sunspot group with several tiny spots.
Target region 2955 was mostly unchanged. The target
position will slightly change to include both 2955 and 2954.
No significant solar flare activity expected in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2954/2955 on February 27 at 15:00 UT is:
N16W05 (Solar X = 082", Solar Y =383")
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 Target
Dear Collaborators,
The largest event since the last message was a
C5.1 at 02/25/21:40. Its source was the east
limb region located at S26. The region currently
appears to be a spotless decaying plage but it is still
too close to the limb to ascertain if it has sunspots.
It is most likely the return of old NOAA 2944. Target
region NOAA 2955 is mostly unchanged. A C-class
event is possible in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2955 on February 26 at 15:00 UT is:
N16E13 (Solar X = -210", Solar Y = 380")
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 Target
Dear Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2955 was mostly unchanged and
was mostly quiescent. STEREO-A images show two
regions about to begin southeastern limb passage
in the location of the return of old NOAA regions
2939 (S17) and 2944 (S26). Both regions were the
source of occulted minor B-class events. The largest
was a B3.1 at 02/15/11:36 UT produced by the region
located at S26. No significant solar flare activity expected
in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2955 on February 25 at 17:30 UT is:
N15E25 (Solar X = -397", Solar Y = 356")
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 Target
Dear Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2955 developed a few more small
sunspots just east of its large leader sunspot since the
last message but most of them quickly decayed. 2955
was the source of six B-class events in the past 24 hours.
The largest was a B9.3 at 02/24/02:54 UT. A C-class event
is possible in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2955 on February 24 at 15:00 UT is:
N16E40 (Solar X = -601", Solar Y = 355")
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 Target
Dear Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2955 developed a few spots located
within its leading polarity just east of the large leader sunspot.
2955 was the source of seven minor B-class events since
the last message. The largest was a B4.9 at 02/23/02:44 UT.
A C-class event is possible in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2955 on February 23 at 15:00 UT is:
N16E53 (Solar X = -746", Solar Y = 336")
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 Target
Dear Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 2955 has completed east limb passage.
2955 is currently displaying a magnetically simple
H-type/alpha sunspot group. 2955 was the source of
several minor B-class events and two C-class events. The
largest was a C3.2 at 02/21/19:00 UT. C-class events are
possible in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2955 on February 22 at 15:00 UT is:
N16E66 (Solar X = -853", Solar Y = 313")
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)