Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 10, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1589 | N13 | E76 | 03 | 0110 | Beta | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| № 1588 | N08 | W60 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 6, 2012 | Oct 13, 2012 | Oct 27, 2012 |
| № 1587 | S09 | W77 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 12, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 |
| № 1586 | S13 | E39 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| № 1585 | S20 | W28 | 06 | 0200 | Beta | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 16, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to October 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
