Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 12, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 873 | S04 | E50 | 10 | 0050 | Beta | Apr 17, 2006 | Apr 23, 2006 | May 7, 2006 |
| № 872 | S09 | E76 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Apr 19, 2006 | Apr 25, 2006 | May 9, 2006 |
| № 871 | S08 | E41 | 02 | 0040 | Alpha | Apr 16, 2006 | Apr 23, 2006 | May 6, 2006 |
| № 870 | S08 | E11 | 03 | 0020 | Alpha | Apr 14, 2006 | Apr 20, 2006 | May 4, 2006 |
| № 869 | S12 | W42 | 07 | 0060 | Beta | Apr 10, 2006 | Apr 16, 2006 | Apr 30, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to April 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
