Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 19, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1273 | S18 | W09 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 19, 2011 | Aug 26, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 |
| № 1272 | S22 | E41 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 23, 2011 | Aug 30, 2011 | Sep 13, 2011 |
| № 1271 | N16 | E38 | 16 | 0290 | Beta | Aug 23, 2011 | Aug 30, 2011 | Sep 12, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to August 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.