Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 2, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1517 | N19 | E28 | 18 | 0170 | Beta | Jul 5, 2012 | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 26, 2012 |
| № 1516 | N14 | E19 | 08 | 0040 | Beta | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| № 1515 | S17 | E19 | 28 | 0850 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| № 1514 | S15 | E04 | 07 | 0010 | Beta | Jul 3, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Jul 24, 2012 |
| № 1513 | N16 | E05 | 11 | 0120 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 3, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Jul 24, 2012 |
| № 1512 | S16 | W39 | 05 | 0130 | Beta | Jun 30, 2012 | Jul 7, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
