Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1616 | N21 | E61 | 02 | 0070 | Beta | Nov 21, 2012 | Nov 28, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 |
| № 1615 | N09 | E19 | 08 | 0080 | Beta | Nov 17, 2012 | Nov 24, 2012 | Dec 8, 2012 |
| № 1614 | N16 | E31 | 13 | 0240 | Beta | Nov 18, 2012 | Nov 25, 2012 | Dec 9, 2012 |
| № 1613 | S23 | E18 | 08 | 0120 | Beta | Nov 17, 2012 | Nov 24, 2012 | Dec 8, 2012 |
| № 1612 | N08 | W05 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 |
| № 1611 | N13 | W14 | 10 | 0160 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 |
| № 1610 | S23 | W36 | 14 | 0210 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 13, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to November 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
