Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 16, 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 | E52 | 04 | 0100 | Beta | Nov 21, 2012 | Nov 28, 2012 | Dec 12, 2012 |
| № 1615 | N10 | E10 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Nov 18, 2012 | Nov 24, 2012 | Dec 8, 2012 |
| № 1614 | N17 | E20 | 23 | 0290 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 18, 2012 | Nov 25, 2012 | Dec 9, 2012 |
| № 1613 | S24 | E10 | 09 | 0100 | Beta | Nov 18, 2012 | Nov 25, 2012 | Dec 8, 2012 |
| № 1612 | N08 | W15 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 23, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 |
| № 1611 | N15 | W25 | 10 | 0140 | Beta | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 |
| № 1610 | S21 | W48 | 12 | 0200 | 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.
