Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1432 | N18 | E71 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Mar 16, 2012 | Mar 23, 2012 | Apr 6, 2012 |
| № 1431 | S28 | W86 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 4, 2012 | Mar 11, 2012 | Mar 25, 2012 |
| № 1430 | N20 | W26 | 09 | 0120 | Beta | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 16, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 |
| № 1429 | N18 | W11 | 21 | 0900 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Mar 10, 2012 | Mar 17, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 |
| № 1428 | S17 | W30 | 12 | 0110 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 15, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to March 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
