Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1724 | S26 | E27 | 07 | 0070 | Beta | Apr 20, 2013 | Apr 27, 2013 | May 11, 2013 |
| № 1723 | S17 | E05 | 23 | 0180 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 19, 2013 | Apr 26, 2013 | May 9, 2013 |
| № 1722 | S20 | W40 | 08 | 0040 | Beta | Apr 15, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 | May 6, 2013 |
| № 1721 | S18 | W51 | 06 | 0110 | Beta | Apr 14, 2013 | Apr 21, 2013 | May 5, 2013 |
| № 1719 | N09 | W68 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Apr 13, 2013 | Apr 20, 2013 | May 4, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1984 to April 2013. The gray background is the average SSN index.