Solar activity has slightly increased since the last message. 

The largest event during the period was a C6.3 flare at 05:19 

UT today from NOAA 14492 near the west limb (N16W88; see 

the SSW Latest Events entry). This region also produced several 

other C-class flares, including C4.0 and C2.5 events, but has 

rotated out of view from Earth. The target region NOAA 14498 

(N14E03) produced no significant flares during the period, but 

has developed into a beta-delta magnetic configuration, with an 

increase in spot number. Nearby NOAA 14500 (N18E07, beta/

D-type) has also shown slight growth. Today we will continue to 

watch NOAA 14498 as the target region. If possible, please also 

include 14500 in your field of view. Further C-class activity is 

expected, with only a slight chance of an isolated low M-class 

flare in the next 24 hours.

The position of NOAA 14498 on 2-Aug-2026 at 11:30 UT is:

N14E03 (-48", 134")

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,