Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 873 | S04 | E36 | 16 | 0090 | Beta | Apr 17, 2006 | Apr 23, 2006 | May 7, 2006 |
| № 872 | S07 | E60 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 25, 2006 | May 9, 2006 |
| № 871 | S08 | E24 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Apr 16, 2006 | Apr 23, 2006 | May 6, 2006 |
| № 870 | S08 | W04 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Apr 14, 2006 | Apr 20, 2006 | May 4, 2006 |
| № 869 | S11 | W60 | 04 | 0040 | Beta | Apr 9, 2006 | Apr 16, 2006 | Apr 30, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1977, January to 2006, April. Gray background - average solar cycle.
