Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 17, 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 | W68 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 12, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | May 4, 2011 |
| № 1193 | N16 | E34 | 19 | 0360 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 20, 2011 | Apr 27, 2011 | May 11, 2011 |
| № 1192 | N10 | W57 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 14, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 | May 4, 2011 |
| № 1191 | N08 | E17 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Apr 19, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 | May 9, 2011 |
| № 1190 | N14 | W38 | 24 | 0440 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 22, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to April 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.
