Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 13, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1591 | N07 | E74 | 02 | 0200 | Beta | Oct 19, 2012 | Oct 26, 2012 | Nov 9, 2012 |
| № 1590 | S29 | E48 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 18, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| № 1589 | N13 | E36 | 29 | 0280 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| № 1586 | S12 | E01 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| № 1585 | S18 | W66 | 06 | 0090 | Beta | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 16, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to October 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
