Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1620 | S12 | E32 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Nov 26, 2012 | Dec 3, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 |
| № 1619 | N11 | W49 | 07 | 0150 | Beta | Nov 20, 2012 | Nov 27, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 |
| № 1618 | N08 | W11 | 30 | 0350 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Nov 23, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 | Dec 13, 2012 |
| № 1616 | N19 | W40 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Nov 21, 2012 | Nov 28, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 |
| № 1613 | S24 | W81 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Nov 18, 2012 | Nov 25, 2012 | Dec 8, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to November 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.