Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 12, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2139 | N14 | E68 | 02 | 0100 | Beta | Aug 18, 2014 | Aug 25, 2014 | Sep 8, 2014 |
| № 2138 | N13 | W71 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 8, 2014 | Aug 14, 2014 | Aug 28, 2014 |
| № 2137 | S19 | W37 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Aug 10, 2014 | Aug 17, 2014 | Aug 31, 2014 |
| № 2136 | N09 | W83 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 7, 2014 | Aug 14, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 |
| № 2135 | N12 | W06 | 09 | 0220 | Beta | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 19, 2014 | Sep 2, 2014 |
| № 2134 | N08 | W51 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 9, 2014 | Aug 16, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to August 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.