Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1590 | S29 | E60 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 18, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| № 1589 | N12 | E50 | 20 | 0280 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| № 1588 | N09 | W86 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 6, 2012 | Oct 13, 2012 | Oct 27, 2012 |
| № 1586 | S13 | E12 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| № 1585 | S19 | W53 | 08 | 0100 | Beta | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 16, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1983, January to 2012, October. Gray background - average solar cycle.

