Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 17, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 925 | S05 | E28 | 02 | 0060 | Alpha | Nov 20, 2006 | Nov 27, 2006 | Dec 10, 2006 |
| № 924 | S08 | E18 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Nov 19, 2006 | Nov 26, 2006 | Dec 10, 2006 |
| № 923 | S05 | W31 | 05 | 0580 | Beta | Nov 16, 2006 | Nov 22, 2006 | Dec 6, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to November 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
