Dear Collaborators,
The target region now numbered NOAA 3270 displayed rapid growth on April 02. There are mixed polarities within the northern intermediate portion of its D-type/beta-gamma sunspot group. It is possible that a magnetic delta configuration may develop in this location. 3270 was the source of numerous minor B-class events and four C-class events. The largest was a C3.4 at 04/02/23:13. Additional C-class events likely with an isolated M-class event possible if 3270 continues to develop - especially if a delta configuration emerges in the north central area.
The position of NOAA 3270 on April 03 at 15:30 UT is: S23W13 (199", -277")
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)