Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 14, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1270 | N23 | E29 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 17, 2011 | Aug 24, 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 |
| № 1269 | S21 | W09 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 14, 2011 | Aug 21, 2011 | Sep 4, 2011 |
| № 1266 | N20 | W74 | 01 | 0005 | Alpha | Aug 9, 2011 | Aug 16, 2011 | Aug 30, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to August 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.