Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 24, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1466 | N11 | E16 | 14 | 0120 | Beta | Apr 26, 2012 | May 3, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |
| № 1465 | S18 | E01 | 37 | 0400 | Beta | Apr 25, 2012 | May 2, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |
| № 1462 | S25 | W83 | 04 | 0300 | Beta | Apr 18, 2012 | Apr 25, 2012 | May 9, 2012 |
| № 1460 | N16 | W52 | 14 | 0320 | Beta | Apr 21, 2012 | Apr 28, 2012 | May 11, 2012 |
| № 1459 | S14 | W38 | 39 | 0440 | Beta | Apr 22, 2012 | Apr 29, 2012 | May 12, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to April 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
