Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1534 | N17 | E57 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 3, 2012 | Aug 10, 2012 | Aug 24, 2012 |
| № 1533 | S29 | E07 | 08 | 0010 | Beta | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Aug 21, 2012 |
| № 1532 | S22 | E49 | 21 | 0510 | Beta | Aug 3, 2012 | Aug 10, 2012 | Aug 23, 2012 |
| № 1531 | N16 | W81 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Jul 24, 2012 | Jul 31, 2012 | Aug 13, 2012 |
| № 1530 | S19 | E15 | 03 | 0140 | Beta | Jul 31, 2012 | Aug 7, 2012 | Aug 21, 2012 |
| № 1529 | S10 | E05 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| № 1528 | N17 | W00 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Jul 30, 2012 | Aug 6, 2012 | Aug 19, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
