Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1434 | S22 | E14 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Mar 17, 2012 | Mar 24, 2012 | Apr 7, 2012 |
| № 1433 | N13 | E25 | 09 | 0110 | Beta | Mar 18, 2012 | Mar 25, 2012 | Apr 7, 2012 |
| № 1432 | N14 | E05 | 19 | 0060 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 16, 2012 | Mar 23, 2012 | Apr 6, 2012 |
| № 1429 | N19 | W75 | 06 | 0320 | Beta | Mar 10, 2012 | Mar 17, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to March 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
