Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1244 | N15 | W24 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | Jul 2, 2011 | Jul 9, 2011 | Jul 23, 2011 |
| № 1243 | N16 | E08 | 13 | 0080 | Beta | Jul 5, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 | Jul 25, 2011 |
| № 1242 | N18 | W57 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Jun 30, 2011 | Jul 7, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to July 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.
