Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1466 | N12 | E30 | 11 | 0060 | beta | Apr 25, 2012 | May 2, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |
| № 1465 | S18 | E15 | 16 | 0300 | beta | Apr 24, 2012 | May 1, 2012 | May 15, 2012 |
| № 1462 | S24 | W71 | 04 | 0400 | beta | Apr 17, 2012 | Apr 24, 2012 | May 8, 2012 |
| № 1460 | N16 | W39 | 13 | 0300 | beta | Apr 20, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 | May 10, 2012 |
| № 1459 | S15 | W24 | 24 | 0430 | beta | Apr 21, 2012 | Apr 28, 2012 | May 12, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1983, January to 2012, April. Gray background - average solar cycle.
