Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 12, 2010. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1098 | N15 | E28 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Aug 15, 2010 | Aug 22, 2010 | Sep 5, 2010 |
| № 1097 | N33 | E55 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 17, 2010 | Aug 25, 2010 | Sep 8, 2010 |
| № 1096 | N21 | W46 | 07 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 9, 2010 | Aug 16, 2010 | Aug 30, 2010 |
| № 1095 | S17 | W33 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 10, 2010 | Aug 17, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 |
| № 1093 | N10 | W25 | 02 | 0110 | Alpha | Aug 11, 2010 | Aug 18, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1981 to August 2010. The gray background is the average SSN index.
