Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 12, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1172 | N11 | E72 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 18, 2011 | Mar 25, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011 |
| № 1169 | N20 | W09 | 26 | 0250 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 12, 2011 | Mar 19, 2011 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| № 1166 | N09 | W39 | 47 | 0690 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Mar 10, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 | Mar 30, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to March 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.
