Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 14, 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 | E61 | 03 | 0190 | Beta | Oct 19, 2012 | Oct 26, 2012 | Nov 9, 2012 |
| № 1590 | S30 | E33 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| № 1589 | N13 | E24 | 27 | 0270 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| № 1586 | S12 | W13 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| № 1585 | S19 | W79 | 02 | 0030 | 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.
