Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 11, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1521 | S22 | E05 | 17 | 0190 | Beta | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 19, 2012 | Aug 2, 2012 |
| № 1520 | S16 | E19 | 60 | 1370 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jul 13, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 | Aug 3, 2012 |
| № 1519 | S16 | W04 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 19, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| № 1518 | N09 | W13 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | Jul 31, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.