Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 22, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1598 | S12 | E70 | 04 | 0270 | Beta | Oct 28, 2012 | Nov 4, 2012 | Nov 18, 2012 |
| № 1597 | S22 | W69 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 18, 2012 | Oct 25, 2012 | Nov 7, 2012 |
| № 1596 | N07 | E33 | 09 | 0460 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 25, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| № 1593 | N15 | W05 | 06 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 23, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 | Nov 12, 2012 |
| № 1591 | N07 | W47 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Oct 19, 2012 | Oct 26, 2012 | Nov 9, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to October 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
