Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 23, 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 | S10 | E56 | 10 | 0370 | Beta | Oct 28, 2012 | Nov 4, 2012 | Nov 18, 2012 |
| № 1596 | N07 | E20 | 31 | 0310 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 26, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| № 1593 | N14 | W18 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 23, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 | Nov 12, 2012 |
| № 1591 | N06 | W61 | 01 | 0100 | 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.
