mozy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 22 minutes ago, tniickck said: no there are already 3 deltas, so I hope it will flare soon 3 is a stretch, I'd say one, two if that weird hook one really is one, I see what you mean by the third one above but the umbra is not strong enough to be considered a delta just yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 3 minutes ago, mozy said: 3 is a stretch, I'd say one, two if that weird hook one really is one, I see what you mean by the third one above but the umbra is not strong enough to be considered a delta just yet how good does the delta look to you? Not the hook one ofc. i can barely see that in intensigram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Just now, MinYoongi said: how good does the delta look to you? Not the hook one ofc. i can barely see that in intensigram Better than yesterday, It's moving closer to the negative area, probably why we had an M-flare just now, I expect more of it unless it decays suddenly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 11 minutes ago, mozy said: Better than yesterday, It's moving closer to the negative area, probably why we had an M-flare just now, I expect more of it unless it decays suddenly. i expected it to decay after the flare but i think it wont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 4 minutes ago, MinYoongi said: i expected it to decay after the flare but i think it wont The third possible delta spot actually decayed after this flare, you can see it get weaker on the intensitygram, not that it was strong enough before anyways but it definitely weakened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 3 minutes ago, mozy said: The third possible delta spot actually decayed after this flare, you can see it get weaker on the intensitygram, not that it was strong enough before anyways but it definitely weakened. thanks, did not notice that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Majors Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 It’s stil looking nice and mighty even if one of the sunspots decayed Ok for one with two c class flares What are colors in the intestitygram if it uses color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Philalethes Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 45 minutes ago, Nathan Majors said: What are colors in the intestitygram if it uses color Still haven't located the question mark key on your keyboard, have you? You can see what are referred to as intensitygrams here: The intensitygrams represent the temperature of the photosphere, with sunspots being measurably cooler than the quiet portion of the surface, which is collectively termed the Solar quiet region. There's not a big difference between them, the bottom right is what is measured by the instrument, the top right is the same but with some color so it looks more like it does through a telescope, and the bottom left is with the 3D-gradient inherent to how we see the surface removed ("flattened"). The top left is not an intensitygram, if that's what you were referring to. That's a magnetogram, and it shows measurements of the magnetic field near the surface; that one in particular is the colorized one, where the red and orange parts represent negative magnetic polarity and the blue and green parts represent positive magnetic polarity. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Majors Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Sorry about that hope y’all have a goodnight and good Thursday or Friday depending on were you live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Flux is sinking but the delta is looking okay so far.. @Philalethes may i request a gif? *pleeaaase* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 I think the show is over for 3576 unfortunately. Maybe a few lower m-class but that’s it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Just now, Miles said: I think the show is over for 3576 unfortunately. Maybe a few lower m-class but that’s it. But why? I thought the delta looked good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 5 minutes ago, Miles said: I think the show is over for 3576 unfortunately. Maybe a few lower m-class but that’s it. What makes you say that lol, It's still looking hella interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 4 minutes ago, mozy said: What makes you say that lol, It's still looking hella interesting. right? lol Any idea why its not flaring? is there not enough shear etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesterface23 Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 4 minutes ago, mozy said: What makes you say that lol, It's still looking hella interesting. Reverse psychology. It never works. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 by the way, can someone explain to me what lightbridges are again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Just now, MinYoongi said: right? lol Any idea why its not flaring? is there not enough shear etc? Nothing I can answer, hopefully It's just loading up for a big one. 1 minute ago, Jesterface23 said: Reverse psychology. It never works. 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinYoongi Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Just now, mozy said: Nothing I can answer, hopefully It's just loading up for a big one. hm, okay. does the delta look okay to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Majors Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Do solar flares produce cmes 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Newbie Posted February 8 Popular Post Share Posted February 8 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Nathan Majors said: Do solar flares produce cmes Hello Nathan: Coronal Mass Ejections abbreviated CME’s, can occur when a sunspot erupts or flares. Not all flaring produces a CME and it is often a characteristic of the strongest flares. In addition magnetic filament eruptions can produce flaring and CMEs. Solar flares typically produce both solar X-rays and radio waves, along with emissions across the electromagnetic spectrum The “mass” that is being ejected from the suns corona is a mixture of the following: Plasma: The primary component of a CME is plasma, which consists of charged particles (mostly electrons and protons) that are ejected from the Sun's corona. This plasma is incredibly hot, with temperatures ranging from thousands to millions of degrees C. Magnetic Field: CMEs are also characterised by strong magnetic fields that are embedded within the ejected plasma. These magnetic fields are often twisted and complex, originating from the Sun's active regions, such as sunspots, and can carry a significant amount of magnetic energy. Energetic Particles: In addition to plasma and magnetic fields, CMEs can also accelerate and propel energetic particles, such as protons and electrons, into space. These particles can reach high speeds and can pose radiation hazards to astronauts, spacecraft, and satellites. Mass and Kinetic Energy: CMEs can contain enormous amounts of mass and kinetic energy. The mass of a typical CME can range from billions to trillions of kilograms, and the kinetic energy released during the eruption can be equivalent to millions of atomic bombs. Shock Front: As a CME propagates through space, it generates a shock front, a region of compressed plasma and magnetic fields that moves ahead of the CME. This shock front can interact with the solar wind and the Earth's magnetosphere, leading to geomagnetic storms and auroral displays. Also Solar radio bursts can be associated with CMEs as well. Solar radio bursts are transient emissions of radio waves from the Sun, typically associated with intense solar activity such as solar flares and CMEs. N. Edited February 8 by Newbie Additional information 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Majors Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Thanks dude y’all have a goodnight or day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 2 hours ago, Jesterface23 said: Reverse psychology. It never works. Yeah lol. It usually does the opposite of what I say it’ll do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 5 hours ago, MinYoongi said: by the way, can someone explain to me what lightbridges are again? @MinYoongi Light bridges on the Sun are elongated, bright structures observed in sunspots, the relatively cooler and darker regions on the Sun's surface. Light bridges often signal the decay phase of sunspots, indicating a process of structural change and potential disruption in the magnetic field configuration within the sunspot region. Magnetic Field Reconfiguration: As sunspots evolve over time, the magnetic field structure within the sunspot region undergoes complex reorganisation. This can lead to the formation of light bridges as magnetic field lines rearrange and new magnetic features emerge. Weakening of Umbra: Light bridges typically form within the umbra, the darker central region of a sunspot, where the magnetic field is strongest. The appearance of light bridges suggests a weakening or fragmentation of the umbra, allowing bright plasma to rise closer to the surface. Thinning of Sunspot: During the decay phase, the overall size and intensity of the sunspot may decrease as magnetic energy is released and redistributed. Light bridges often coincide with the thinning or splitting of the sunspot structure, indicating a transition toward the dissolution of the sunspot. Dynamic Changes: Light bridges can exhibit dynamic behavior, including brightening, fading, and fragmentation over time. These changes are often associated with ongoing magnetic processes and reconfiguration of the sunspot's magnetic field, reflecting the complex evolution of the sunspot during its decay phase. Just sometimes there can be heightened activity within the sunspot during magnetic reconfiguration resulting in more flaring however it usually signals the decline phase of the sunspot There was quite a discussion on light bridges within the thread AR 3112 particularly on page 4. N. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philalethes Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 9 hours ago, MinYoongi said: @Philalethes may i request a gif? I've uploaded the latest view of it now (still here); doesn't look all that different, not much development right now. I'm thinking this region is probably a bit spent, especially with the X-flare from before it rotated into view. Still some complexity left though, so know knows what it'll do, we'll see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tniickck Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 C9.8 with a really small thing that seems to be an ejecta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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