Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 25, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1530 | S19 | E69 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Jul 31, 2012 | Aug 7, 2012 | Aug 21, 2012 |
| № 1529 | S12 | E58 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| № 1528 | N17 | E54 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| № 1527 | N27 | E54 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| № 1526 | S17 | E12 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Jul 27, 2012 | Aug 3, 2012 | Aug 16, 2012 |
| № 1525 | S21 | W42 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | 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.