Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 26, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1599 | S10 | E45 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Oct 30, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 |
| № 1598 | S12 | E20 | 17 | 0370 | Beta-Delta | Oct 28, 2012 | Nov 4, 2012 | Nov 18, 2012 |
| № 1596 | N07 | W19 | 10 | 0230 | Beta | Oct 25, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to October 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
