Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 15, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1592 | N23 | E15 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 18, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | Nov 7, 2012 |
| № 1591 | N07 | E40 | 05 | 0220 | Beta | Oct 19, 2012 | Oct 26, 2012 | Nov 9, 2012 |
| № 1590 | S30 | E12 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| № 1589 | N13 | E04 | 34 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| № 1586 | S13 | W33 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to October 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
