Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 15, 2013. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1821 | N01 | W26 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 14, 2013 | Aug 21, 2013 | Sep 4, 2013 |
| № 1820 | S12 | E41 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 19, 2013 | Aug 26, 2013 | Sep 9, 2013 |
| № 1819 | S18 | W09 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Aug 16, 2013 | Aug 22, 2013 | Sep 5, 2013 |
| № 1818 | S07 | E03 | 15 | 0270 | Beta | Aug 17, 2013 | Aug 23, 2013 | Sep 6, 2013 |
| № 1817 | S21 | W21 | 22 | 0220 | Beta | Aug 15, 2013 | Aug 22, 2013 | Sep 4, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1984 to August 2013. The gray background is the average SSN index.