Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 1, 2012. Coordinates are given as of the end of the day.
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1516 | N14 | E27 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| № 1515 | S16 | E30 | 10 | 0380 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| № 1514 | S15 | E15 | 11 | 0070 | Beta | Jul 3, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Jul 24, 2012 |
| № 1513 | N17 | E17 | 04 | 0120 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 3, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Jul 24, 2012 |
| № 1512 | S16 | W29 | 09 | 0180 | Beta | Jun 30, 2012 | Jul 7, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.