Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 17, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1698 | S19 | W55 | 08 | 0150 | Beta | Mar 14, 2013 | Mar 21, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 |
| № 1697 | N15 | W47 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 14, 2013 | Mar 21, 2013 | Apr 4, 2013 |
| № 1696 | N04 | W34 | 10 | 0190 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 15, 2013 | Mar 22, 2013 | Apr 5, 2013 |
| № 1695 | N10 | E07 | 01 | 0180 | Alpha | Mar 18, 2013 | Mar 25, 2013 | Apr 8, 2013 |
| № 1692 | N09 | W15 | 01 | 0240 | Alpha | Mar 17, 2013 | Mar 24, 2013 | Apr 6, 2013 |
| № 1691 | N12 | W62 | 07 | 0120 | Beta | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 20, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1984 to March 2013. The gray background is the average SSN index.
