Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 14, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 873 | S04 | E24 | 09 | 0050 | Beta | Apr 17, 2006 | Apr 23, 2006 | May 7, 2006 |
| № 872 | S07 | E48 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 25, 2006 | May 9, 2006 |
| № 871 | S07 | E10 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Apr 16, 2006 | Apr 22, 2006 | May 6, 2006 |
| № 870 | S08 | W17 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 14, 2006 | Apr 20, 2006 | May 4, 2006 |
| № 869 | S09 | W74 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Apr 9, 2006 | Apr 16, 2006 | Apr 30, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to April 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
