Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 29, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1600 | N09 | W42 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 27, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| № 1599 | S11 | E04 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Oct 30, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 |
| № 1598 | S11 | W23 | 07 | 0240 | Beta | Oct 28, 2012 | Nov 4, 2012 | Nov 18, 2012 |
| № 1596 | N06 | W65 | 05 | 0150 | Beta | Oct 25, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 14, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to October 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
