Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1469 | S18 | E55 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | May 1, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
| № 1468 | N11 | W02 | 11 | 0100 | Beta | Apr 27, 2012 | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 |
| № 1467 | N16 | E59 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | May 1, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
| № 1466 | N11 | W12 | 08 | 0150 | Beta | Apr 26, 2012 | May 3, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |
| № 1465 | S17 | W26 | 12 | 0280 | Beta | Apr 25, 2012 | May 2, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |
| № 1460 | N15 | W81 | 06 | 0150 | Beta | Apr 21, 2012 | Apr 28, 2012 | May 11, 2012 |
| № 1459 | S16 | W65 | 20 | 0220 | Beta | Apr 22, 2012 | Apr 29, 2012 | May 13, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to April 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
