Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1529 | S12 | E71 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| № 1528 | N17 | E67 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| № 1527 | N27 | E64 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| № 1526 | S17 | E26 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Jul 27, 2012 | Aug 3, 2012 | Aug 17, 2012 |
| № 1525 | S21 | W29 | 04 | 0040 | Beta | Jul 23, 2012 | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 12, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.