Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The current level of solar activity is moderate. Yesterday's target (NOAA 11974) has continued to emerge flux and to release M-class activity, the largest of which was a M3.7 flare on 12-Feb-2014 at 04:25 UT. The magnetic configuration of the region now exhibits a double polarity- separation line (PSL) with some evidence for shearing at each line. Two mixed-polarity spots are also visible, one at each PSL. Considering the continued M-class flare activity and magnetic configuration of the region, the Major Flare Watch will continue for at least the following 24 hours. Further M-class activity is expected with a chance for a high M-class event.
The position of NOAA 11974 on 12-Feb-2014 at 18:20 UT is: S12W09, ( 151", -91" )
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,
Paul Higgins (Trinity College Dublin/LMSAL)
mmmotd@solar.physics.montana.edu