MM#003 Major Flare Watch

Dear RHESSI Collaborators,

Target region, NOAA 1260, decayed significantly and was mostly quiet. NOAA 1261 developed significantly during the past 24 hour period and was very active. 1261 was the source of numerous C-class events and a major very impulsive M9.3 event at 07/30/02:09 UT. 1261 added numerous new spots forming an unusual circular pattern with a beta-gamma-delta magnetic configuration. The target will switch from 1260 to 1261. There is a chance for another =>M5 event.

The position of NOAA 1261 on July 30 at 15:30 UT is: N16E24 (Solar X = -370", Solar Y = 178")

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) Received on Sat Jul 30 2011 - 11:21:17 MDT