Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 24, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1177 | N21 | E51 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 29, 2011 | Apr 5, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| № 1176 | S15 | E58 | 12 | 0490 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 29, 2011 | Apr 5, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| № 1175 | N11 | W76 | 03 | 0080 | Beta | Mar 19, 2011 | Mar 26, 2011 | Apr 9, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to March 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.