Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 3, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1184 | N15 | E11 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Apr 5, 2011 | Apr 12, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 |
| № 1183 | N15 | W16 | 18 | 0130 | Beta | Apr 3, 2011 | Apr 10, 2011 | Apr 24, 2011 |
| № 1180 | N24 | W42 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011 | Apr 22, 2011 |
| № 1176 | S17 | W83 | 03 | 0100 | Beta | Mar 29, 2011 | Apr 5, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to April 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.