Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1525 | S21 | E23 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Jul 23, 2012 | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 12, 2012 |
| № 1524 | S17 | E24 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 23, 2012 | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 12, 2012 |
| № 1523 | S28 | W61 | 04 | 0070 | Beta | Jul 16, 2012 | Jul 23, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
