Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 29, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1307 | N14 | E77 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 6, 2011 | Oct 13, 2011 | Oct 26, 2011 |
| № 1306 | N13 | E48 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Oct 3, 2011 | Oct 10, 2011 | Oct 24, 2011 |
| № 1305 | N12 | E30 | 05 | 0060 | Alpha | Oct 2, 2011 | Oct 9, 2011 | Oct 23, 2011 |
| № 1304 | N13 | W31 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 28, 2011 | Oct 4, 2011 | Oct 18, 2011 |
| № 1302 | N13 | W02 | 37 | 1070 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Sep 30, 2011 | Oct 7, 2011 | Oct 20, 2011 |
| № 1301 | N18 | W49 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 26, 2011 | Oct 3, 2011 | Oct 17, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to September 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.