Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1190 | N12 | E25 | 06 | 0040 | Beta | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 22, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| № 1187 | S19 | E11 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Apr 14, 2011 | Apr 21, 2011 | May 4, 2011 |
| № 1186 | N23 | W07 | 12 | 0070 | Beta | Apr 12, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 | May 3, 2011 |
| № 1185 | N17 | W21 | 17 | 0060 | Beta | Apr 11, 2011 | Apr 18, 2011 | May 2, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to April 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.