Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1523 | S28 | W08 | 11 | 0050 | Beta | Jul 16, 2012 | Jul 23, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 |
| № 1522 | N13 | W62 | 09 | 0040 | Beta | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 19, 2012 | Aug 2, 2012 |
| № 1521 | S21 | W60 | 17 | 0300 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 19, 2012 | Aug 2, 2012 |
| № 1520 | S17 | W48 | 35 | 0960 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jul 13, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 | Aug 3, 2012 |
| № 1519 | S17 | W68 | 12 | 0090 | Beta | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 19, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
