Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1440 | S26 | W22 | 05 | 0030 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Mar 21, 2012 | Mar 28, 2012 | Apr 11, 2012 |
| № 1438 | S14 | E58 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | Mar 27, 2012 | Apr 3, 2012 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| № 1435 | S24 | W88 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | Mar 16, 2012 | Mar 23, 2012 | Apr 6, 2012 |
| № 1434 | S22 | W75 | 02 | 0050 | Beta | Mar 17, 2012 | Mar 24, 2012 | Apr 7, 2012 |
| № 1433 | N09 | W67 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Mar 18, 2012 | Mar 25, 2012 | Apr 7, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to March 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
