Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 16, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1194 | S31 | W56 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 13, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | May 4, 2011 |
| № 1193 | N17 | E44 | 14 | 0340 | Beta | Apr 20, 2011 | Apr 27, 2011 | May 11, 2011 |
| № 1192 | N10 | W44 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 14, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | May 4, 2011 |
| № 1191 | N08 | E31 | 02 | 0100 | Alpha | Apr 19, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 | May 10, 2011 |
| № 1190 | N13 | W26 | 32 | 0430 | Beta | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 22, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| № 1186 | N21 | W65 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 12, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 | May 3, 2011 |
| № 1185 | N14 | W79 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 11, 2011 | Apr 18, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to April 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.
