Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1555 | N09 | E71 | 06 | 0160 | Beta | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 8, 2012 | Sep 22, 2012 |
| № 1554 | N16 | E02 | 09 | 0170 | Beta | Aug 27, 2012 | Sep 3, 2012 | Sep 17, 2012 |
| № 1553 | S21 | E35 | 03 | 0150 | Beta | Aug 30, 2012 | Sep 5, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 |
| № 1552 | S17 | E07 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Aug 27, 2012 | Sep 3, 2012 | Sep 17, 2012 |
| № 1546 | N17 | W45 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 23, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to August 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
