MM#009 Default Target
Dear Collaborators,
The target region's large leading sunspot is now
visible near the northeastern limb. The intermediate
and trailing sunspots are still beyond the limb. There were
no noteworthy events in the past 24 hours. It appears that
the region has decayed after the large flare event and CME
on February 15-16. C-class events are still very possible
with a chance of an isolated M-class event in the next 24 hours.
The position of the target region on February 21 at 15:00 UT is:
N15E78 (Solar X = -917", Solar Y = 273")
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 target region located beyond the northeastern
limb was the source of minor B-class activity and two
C-class events in the past 24 hours. The largest event
was a limb occulted C5.2 at 02/20/04:07 UT. C-class
events expected with the chance of an isolated M-class
event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of the target on February 20 at 15:00 UT is:
N18E87 (Solar X= -922", Solar Y = 304")
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 2948 (S28W08) is mostly unchanged
and quiescent in the past 24 hours. The target will switch
to a region located just beyond the northeastern limb
that was the likely source of the very large CME on February
17th. The region produced three limb occulted B-class events
today. The largest event was a B4.7 at 02/19/17:12 UT.
C-class activity probable with the chance of an isolated M-class
event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of the target on February 19 at 13:00 UT is:
N17E87 (Solar X = -927", Solar Y = 288")
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 2941, now located well beyond
the northwestern limb, was the source of a B8.9 event
at 02/17/22:07 UT. The target will switch to NOAA
2948 (C-type/beta). No significant solar flare activity
expected in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2948 on February 18 at 15:00 UT is:
S27E07 (Solar X = -106", Solar Y = -335")
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 2941 was the source of three
limb occulted C-class events. The largest was a C2.3
at 02/17/06:02 UT. All three C-class events were
associated with limb flare sprays. The largest spray
appeared with the C1.0 event at 02/17/03:24 UT.
2941 is located beyond the northwestern limb but
there is a slight chance of another C-class event
in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 2941 on February 17 at 16:30 UT is:
N25W91 (Solar X = 879", Solar Y = 405")
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 2941 continues to slowly decay and
produced only minor B-class events since the last message.
C-class activity possible with a slight chance of an
isolated M-class event before 2941 completes west
limb passage.
The position of NOAA 2941 on February 16 at 12:30 UT is:
N24W86 (Solar X = 884", Solar Y = 399")
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 2941 produced an isolated M1.3
event at 02/15/18:15 UT. 2941 has decayed somewhat in the
past 24 hours but it is maintaining its E-type/beta-gamma
sunspot group. Another M-class event is possible before
2941 rotates beyond the northwestern limb. An EFR
located S22W33 was the source of two C-class events.
The largest was a C4.7 at 02/15/05:18 UT. The EFR is
currently displaying a C-type/beta-gamma sunspot group.
The position of NOAA 2941 on February 15 at 15:00 UT is:
N25W73 (Solar X = 843", Solar Y = 439")
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 2939 is now located beyond the
southwestern limb at S22. The target will switch to
NOAA 2941. 2941 has new leading polarity flux
emerging within the trailing polarity of its
F-type/beta-gamma sunspot group. 2941 produced
five C-class events and was the source of an
isolated M1.0 event at 02/14/17:31 UT. The emerging
flux might form a magnetic delta configuration if
growth continues. C-class events expected and
another M-class event is very possible in the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 2941 on February 14 at 15:00 UT is:
N25W60 (Solar X = 764", Solar Y = 461")
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)
Dear Collaborators,
There were two high C-class flares from the western limb since the
last message: a C9.2 flare from NOAA 12940 in the north and a C8.0
from the NOAA 12939/12944 complex in the south. The sunspots of NOAA
12939 are now beyond the western limb but the looptops shall remain
the target for a further 24 hours. Isolated C-class flare possible
before west limb passage.
The position of NOAA 12939 on 13-Feb-2022 at 08:30 UT is:
S22W88, ( 900", -366" )
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 12939 near the southwest limb was the source of an M1.4 flare at
08:25 UT, as well as some low C-class activity. NOAA 12941 has
remained quiescent since the last message and has shown signs of
decay. Although the magnetic configuration of NOAA 12939 is unclear at
this time, it shall be the new target region for the next 24 hours.
Further C-level activity likely, with chance for another low M-flare
before west limb passage.
The position of NOAA 12939 on 12-Feb-2022 at 12:30 UT is:
S16W91, ( 933", -267" )
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)